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Christina Leadlay is The Hill Times’ engagement editor and copy editor, and has been writing the “Heard on the Hill” column since November 2023. Since first joining Hill Times publishing in 2004, she has held a number of roles, including associate editor of Embassy, co-editing Parliament Now, contributing to Hill Times Health, and overseeing the annual Inside Ottawa Directory. From 2014-2023, Leadlay was managing editor of the New Edinburgh News, a volunteer-run community newspaper.

Cutest Pets on the Hill assembles its Team Canada for global contest

  • Plus: Former NDP MP Matthew Green lands a new job, Pamela Anderson and Michael Cera spotted in Ottawa, ex-NDP leader Tom Mulcair will chat
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 10, 2025
In the first Global Cutest Pets Showdown, the Canadian Animal Health Institute is fielding ‘Team Canada’ featuring 2025’s Cutest Dog winner Louis, left, Cutest Pet ‘Other’ category winner Hiccup the hamster, and Cutest Cat winner Göçebe.

Cutest Pets on the Hill assembles its Team Canada for global contest

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 10, 2025
  • Plus: Former NDP MP Matthew Green lands a new job, Pamela Anderson and Michael Cera spotted in Ottawa, ex-NDP leader Tom Mulcair will chat

Cutest Pets on the Hill assembles its Team Canada for global contest

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 10, 2025
  • Plus: Former NDP MP Matthew Green lands a new job, Pamela Anderson and Michael Cera spotted in Ottawa, ex-NDP leader Tom Mulcair will chat
In the first Global Cutest Pets Showdown, the Canadian Animal Health Institute is fielding ‘Team Canada’ featuring 2025’s Cutest Dog winner Louis, left, Cutest Pet ‘Other’ category winner Hiccup the hamster, and Cutest Cat winner Göçebe.

Senator Gwen Boniface bows out early from the Senate

  • Also, three ex-cabinet ministers are starting new careers in Quebec municipal politics, Marco Mendicino returns to practising law, and The Hill Times' All Politics
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 5, 2025
After nine years in the Senate, Independent Senator Gwen Boniface is leaving the Chamber five years ahead of her mandatory retirement date. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster

Senator Gwen Boniface bows out early from the Senate

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 5, 2025
  • Also, three ex-cabinet ministers are starting new careers in Quebec municipal politics, Marco Mendicino returns to practising law, and The Hill Times' All Politics

Senator Gwen Boniface bows out early from the Senate

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 5, 2025
  • Also, three ex-cabinet ministers are starting new careers in Quebec municipal politics, Marco Mendicino returns to practising law, and The Hill Times' All Politics
After nine years in the Senate, Independent Senator Gwen Boniface is leaving the Chamber five years ahead of her mandatory retirement date. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster

‘Trump can’t see Canada from his house when it comes to his net popularity,’ says CNN on new Pew Research poll

  • Plus: former Senator Lise Bacon remembered as a trailblazer, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne to visit a cowboy-boot factory on Budget Day Eve, and the
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 3, 2025
CNN reporters Sarah Sidner, left, and Harry Enten look at data comparing the American president's net popularity in the United States versus Canada's net popularity with the same audience. “Canada is far more popular than Donald Trump is here in the United States," said Enten on Oct. 27. Screenshot courtesy of X

‘Trump can’t see Canada from his house when it comes to his net popularity,’ says CNN on new Pew Research poll

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 3, 2025
  • Plus: former Senator Lise Bacon remembered as a trailblazer, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne to visit a cowboy-boot factory on Budget Day Eve, and the

‘Trump can’t see Canada from his house when it comes to his net popularity,’ says CNN on new Pew Research poll

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 3, 2025
  • Plus: former Senator Lise Bacon remembered as a trailblazer, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne to visit a cowboy-boot factory on Budget Day Eve, and the
CNN reporters Sarah Sidner, left, and Harry Enten look at data comparing the American president's net popularity in the United States versus Canada's net popularity with the same audience. “Canada is far more popular than Donald Trump is here in the United States," said Enten on Oct. 27. Screenshot courtesy of X

Tim Cook remembered as ‘a great historian and a finer human’

  • Also, former Liberal minister Catherine McKenna is hosting a new podcast, the Terrebonne election result will stand in Quebec, and Canadians are willing to
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 29, 2025
Canadian historian and author Tim Cook, pictured in 2008, died at the age of 53 on Oct. 26. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster

Tim Cook remembered as ‘a great historian and a finer human’

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 29, 2025
  • Also, former Liberal minister Catherine McKenna is hosting a new podcast, the Terrebonne election result will stand in Quebec, and Canadians are willing to

Tim Cook remembered as ‘a great historian and a finer human’

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 29, 2025
  • Also, former Liberal minister Catherine McKenna is hosting a new podcast, the Terrebonne election result will stand in Quebec, and Canadians are willing to
Canadian historian and author Tim Cook, pictured in 2008, died at the age of 53 on Oct. 26. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster

Wernick to talk ‘beyond dogma: rethinking state capacity to drive national productivity’ at C.D. Howe dinner on Oct. 28 in Toronto

  • MONDAY, OCT. 27 House Schedule—The House of Commons will sit Oct. 27-31; Nov. 3-7; Nov. 17-21; Nov. 24-28; Dec. 1-5; and Dec. 8-12. In
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 27, 2025
Michael Wernick, former clerk of the Privy Council and secretary to the federal cabinet, will deliver remarks, 'Beyond Dogma: Rethinking State Capacity to Drive National Productivity,' at the C.D. Howe's Patron Circle Dinner on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 5:30 p.m. ET in Toronto. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Wernick to talk ‘beyond dogma: rethinking state capacity to drive national productivity’ at C.D. Howe dinner on Oct. 28 in Toronto

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 27, 2025
  • MONDAY, OCT. 27 House Schedule—The House of Commons will sit Oct. 27-31; Nov. 3-7; Nov. 17-21; Nov. 24-28; Dec. 1-5; and Dec. 8-12. In

Wernick to talk ‘beyond dogma: rethinking state capacity to drive national productivity’ at C.D. Howe dinner on Oct. 28 in Toronto

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 27, 2025
  • MONDAY, OCT. 27 House Schedule—The House of Commons will sit Oct. 27-31; Nov. 3-7; Nov. 17-21; Nov. 24-28; Dec. 1-5; and Dec. 8-12. In
Michael Wernick, former clerk of the Privy Council and secretary to the federal cabinet, will deliver remarks, 'Beyond Dogma: Rethinking State Capacity to Drive National Productivity,' at the C.D. Howe's Patron Circle Dinner on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 5:30 p.m. ET in Toronto. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Despite 21 years having gone by, the Expos still have an incredible fandom’: Netflix Canada celebrates new film, Who Killed the Montreal Expos? in Ottawa, Oct. 28

  • As Canadian baseball fans rally behind the Toronto Blue Jays as they head into the fourth game of the World Series on Oct. 28,
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 27, 2025
Screenshots from 'Who Killed the Montreal Expos?' film
Screenshots from 'Who Killed the Montreal Expos?' film
Beloved mascot Youpii!, left, dances with a young fan, and a group shot of the Montreal Expos baseball team from the new Netflix documentary Who Killed the Montreal Expos? Screenshots courtesy of YouTube

‘Despite 21 years having gone by, the Expos still have an incredible fandom’: Netflix Canada celebrates new film, Who Killed the Montreal Expos? in Ottawa, Oct. 28

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 27, 2025
  • As Canadian baseball fans rally behind the Toronto Blue Jays as they head into the fourth game of the World Series on Oct. 28,

‘Despite 21 years having gone by, the Expos still have an incredible fandom’: Netflix Canada celebrates new film, Who Killed the Montreal Expos? in Ottawa, Oct. 28

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 27, 2025
  • As Canadian baseball fans rally behind the Toronto Blue Jays as they head into the fourth game of the World Series on Oct. 28,
Screenshots from 'Who Killed the Montreal Expos?' film
Beloved mascot Youpii!, left, dances with a young fan, and a group shot of the Montreal Expos baseball team from the new Netflix documentary Who Killed the Montreal Expos? Screenshots courtesy of YouTube

Mayoral hopeful ex-Tory MP Steven Blaney dishes on politics’ secret sauce

  • Plus: Robert Sinclair is Canada's new envoy to Sweden, Conservative MP Michael Kram got engaged, and a British 'construction influencer' takes a good look
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 22, 2025
Former Conservative cabinet minister Steven Blaney, right, discusses how poutine is like politics with Noovo.info reporter Caroline Dumont in Lévis, Que., on Oct. 7. Screenshot courtesy of Noovo.info

Mayoral hopeful ex-Tory MP Steven Blaney dishes on politics’ secret sauce

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 22, 2025
  • Plus: Robert Sinclair is Canada's new envoy to Sweden, Conservative MP Michael Kram got engaged, and a British 'construction influencer' takes a good look

Mayoral hopeful ex-Tory MP Steven Blaney dishes on politics’ secret sauce

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 22, 2025
  • Plus: Robert Sinclair is Canada's new envoy to Sweden, Conservative MP Michael Kram got engaged, and a British 'construction influencer' takes a good look
Former Conservative cabinet minister Steven Blaney, right, discusses how poutine is like politics with Noovo.info reporter Caroline Dumont in Lévis, Que., on Oct. 7. Screenshot courtesy of Noovo.info

Trudeau/Katy Perry romance attracts global media attention

  • Also, Katie Telford is featured in a new book about chiefs of staff, Chief of Defence Staff Jennie Carignan said there's 'no debate' about
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 20, 2025
Photos of former prime minister Justin Trudeau, left, kissing American singer Katy Perry, right, atop her yacht filled global news feeds last week following a scoop from the U.K.’s Daily Mail, centre. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, screenshot courtesy of Facebook, and photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Trudeau/Katy Perry romance attracts global media attention

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 20, 2025
  • Also, Katie Telford is featured in a new book about chiefs of staff, Chief of Defence Staff Jennie Carignan said there's 'no debate' about

Trudeau/Katy Perry romance attracts global media attention

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 20, 2025
  • Also, Katie Telford is featured in a new book about chiefs of staff, Chief of Defence Staff Jennie Carignan said there's 'no debate' about
Photos of former prime minister Justin Trudeau, left, kissing American singer Katy Perry, right, atop her yacht filled global news feeds last week following a scoop from the U.K.’s Daily Mail, centre. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, screenshot courtesy of Facebook, and photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

AG Hogan to release six audit reports on Tuesday, Oct. 21

  • House Schedule—The House of Commons will sit Oct. 20-24; Oct. 27-31; Nov. 3-7; Nov. 17-21; Nov. 24-28; Dec. 1-5; and Dec. 8-12. In total,
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 20, 2025
Auditor General Karen Hogan will deliver six performance reports to the House on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 10 a.m., and will hold a press conference in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building at 12:30 p.m. ET. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

AG Hogan to release six audit reports on Tuesday, Oct. 21

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 20, 2025
  • House Schedule—The House of Commons will sit Oct. 20-24; Oct. 27-31; Nov. 3-7; Nov. 17-21; Nov. 24-28; Dec. 1-5; and Dec. 8-12. In total,

AG Hogan to release six audit reports on Tuesday, Oct. 21

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 20, 2025
  • House Schedule—The House of Commons will sit Oct. 20-24; Oct. 27-31; Nov. 3-7; Nov. 17-21; Nov. 24-28; Dec. 1-5; and Dec. 8-12. In total,
Auditor General Karen Hogan will deliver six performance reports to the House on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 10 a.m., and will hold a press conference in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building at 12:30 p.m. ET. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Senator Richards leaves the Red Chamber with only a few regrets

  • Plus: Senator Dawn Anderson joins the Conservatives, former PBO Yves Giroux joins the C.D. Howe Institute, and the Famous Five Foundation names its award
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 15, 2025
David Adams Richards in 2019 by Andrew Meade
David Adams Richards in 2019 by Andrew Meade
Conservative Senator David Adams Richards, who's also an award-winning novelist from New Brunswick, will retire from the Senate on Oct. 17. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Senator Richards leaves the Red Chamber with only a few regrets

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 15, 2025
  • Plus: Senator Dawn Anderson joins the Conservatives, former PBO Yves Giroux joins the C.D. Howe Institute, and the Famous Five Foundation names its award

Senator Richards leaves the Red Chamber with only a few regrets

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 15, 2025
  • Plus: Senator Dawn Anderson joins the Conservatives, former PBO Yves Giroux joins the C.D. Howe Institute, and the Famous Five Foundation names its award
David Adams Richards in 2019 by Andrew Meade
Conservative Senator David Adams Richards, who's also an award-winning novelist from New Brunswick, will retire from the Senate on Oct. 17. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

MPs, Senators race to see who’s the slowest in Bike on the Hill

  • Plus: Three takeaways from Stephen Maher's portrait in Maclean's of Prime Minister Mark Carney, the Supreme Court judges trade red-and-white robes for black ones,
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 13, 2025
Bike Day on the Hill 2025
Bike Day on the Hill 2025
Come ride with me: Parliamentarians including Liberal MP Jean Yip; ISG Senator Pat Duncan, left; Liberal MP Chi Nguyen; Mayor of Chelsea, Que., Pierre Guénard; Liberal MP Eric St-Pierre; and ISG Senator Marnie McBean took part in Bike Day on the Hill on Oct. 8. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

MPs, Senators race to see who’s the slowest in Bike on the Hill

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 13, 2025
  • Plus: Three takeaways from Stephen Maher's portrait in Maclean's of Prime Minister Mark Carney, the Supreme Court judges trade red-and-white robes for black ones,

MPs, Senators race to see who’s the slowest in Bike on the Hill

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 13, 2025
  • Plus: Three takeaways from Stephen Maher's portrait in Maclean's of Prime Minister Mark Carney, the Supreme Court judges trade red-and-white robes for black ones,
Bike Day on the Hill 2025
Come ride with me: Parliamentarians including Liberal MP Jean Yip; ISG Senator Pat Duncan, left; Liberal MP Chi Nguyen; Mayor of Chelsea, Que., Pierre Guénard; Liberal MP Eric St-Pierre; and ISG Senator Marnie McBean took part in Bike Day on the Hill on Oct. 8. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Chief of Defence Staff Carignan to speak at Ottawa Mayor’s Breakfast on Tuesday, Oct. 14

  • MONDAY, OCT. 13 House Schedule—The House of Commons will sit Oct. 20-24; Oct. 27-31; Nov. 3-7; Nov. 17-21; Nov. 24-28; Dec. 1-5; and Dec.
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 13, 2025
Canada's Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carrignan, pictured, will be the special guest at the Mayor's Breakfast, hosted by Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and the Ottawa Business Journal, on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 7 a.m. ET at Ottawa City Hall. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Chief of Defence Staff Carignan to speak at Ottawa Mayor’s Breakfast on Tuesday, Oct. 14

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 13, 2025
  • MONDAY, OCT. 13 House Schedule—The House of Commons will sit Oct. 20-24; Oct. 27-31; Nov. 3-7; Nov. 17-21; Nov. 24-28; Dec. 1-5; and Dec.

Chief of Defence Staff Carignan to speak at Ottawa Mayor’s Breakfast on Tuesday, Oct. 14

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 13, 2025
  • MONDAY, OCT. 13 House Schedule—The House of Commons will sit Oct. 20-24; Oct. 27-31; Nov. 3-7; Nov. 17-21; Nov. 24-28; Dec. 1-5; and Dec.
Canada's Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carrignan, pictured, will be the special guest at the Mayor's Breakfast, hosted by Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and the Ottawa Business Journal, on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 7 a.m. ET at Ottawa City Hall. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The Poilievres guest star on a pair of podcasts

  • Also, the Parliamentary Press Gallery 'mugs' four former members, the search is on for Parliament's first visual artist laureate, and the Writers' Trust reveals
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 8, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, joined hosts Karman Wong and Travis Dhanraj on the Can’t Be Censored podcast on Oct. 1, while on Oct. 3, Anaida Poilievre, bottom right, was the guest on Amanda Alvaro, top right, and Rachael Segal's Beyond a Ballot podcast. Screenshots courtesy of YouTube and Instagram

The Poilievres guest star on a pair of podcasts

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 8, 2025
  • Also, the Parliamentary Press Gallery 'mugs' four former members, the search is on for Parliament's first visual artist laureate, and the Writers' Trust reveals

The Poilievres guest star on a pair of podcasts

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 8, 2025
  • Also, the Parliamentary Press Gallery 'mugs' four former members, the search is on for Parliament's first visual artist laureate, and the Writers' Trust reveals
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, joined hosts Karman Wong and Travis Dhanraj on the Can’t Be Censored podcast on Oct. 1, while on Oct. 3, Anaida Poilievre, bottom right, was the guest on Amanda Alvaro, top right, and Rachael Segal's Beyond a Ballot podcast. Screenshots courtesy of YouTube and Instagram

Ramadan, MacMillan, Kaur, Highway and Boulianne-Tremblay to be honoured at Library and Archives Canada Scholar Awards on Oct. 22

  • Plus: Ottawa Mayor Sutcliffe reminds NCC that Wellington is still city property, Hannaford to succeed Dion as special rep to EU (but not ambassador),
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 6, 2025
The 2025 Library and Archives Canada Scholar Awards will go to Tomson Highway, top left, Margaret MacMillan, Gabrielle Boulianne-Tremblay, Rupi Kaur, and Danny Ramadan at an Oct. 22 ceremony in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia, screenshots courtesy of Instagram, and Wikimedia Commons

Ramadan, MacMillan, Kaur, Highway and Boulianne-Tremblay to be honoured at Library and Archives Canada Scholar Awards on Oct. 22

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 6, 2025
  • Plus: Ottawa Mayor Sutcliffe reminds NCC that Wellington is still city property, Hannaford to succeed Dion as special rep to EU (but not ambassador),

Ramadan, MacMillan, Kaur, Highway and Boulianne-Tremblay to be honoured at Library and Archives Canada Scholar Awards on Oct. 22

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 6, 2025
  • Plus: Ottawa Mayor Sutcliffe reminds NCC that Wellington is still city property, Hannaford to succeed Dion as special rep to EU (but not ambassador),
The 2025 Library and Archives Canada Scholar Awards will go to Tomson Highway, top left, Margaret MacMillan, Gabrielle Boulianne-Tremblay, Rupi Kaur, and Danny Ramadan at an Oct. 22 ceremony in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia, screenshots courtesy of Instagram, and Wikimedia Commons

Verbal fight night: Chrétien and Harper to spar at Regent Debate on Oct. 21

  • Also, former Conservative senior staffer Nigel Wright has died, NDP MP Gord Johns is a forestry champion, and former Canadian diplomat Bhupinder S. Liddar gets married
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 1, 2025
Former prime ministers Jean Chrétien, left, and Stephen Harper will take part in the Regent Debate in Toronto on Oct. 21. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Verbal fight night: Chrétien and Harper to spar at Regent Debate on Oct. 21

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 1, 2025
  • Also, former Conservative senior staffer Nigel Wright has died, NDP MP Gord Johns is a forestry champion, and former Canadian diplomat Bhupinder S. Liddar gets married

Verbal fight night: Chrétien and Harper to spar at Regent Debate on Oct. 21

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 1, 2025
  • Also, former Conservative senior staffer Nigel Wright has died, NDP MP Gord Johns is a forestry champion, and former Canadian diplomat Bhupinder S. Liddar gets married
Former prime ministers Jean Chrétien, left, and Stephen Harper will take part in the Regent Debate in Toronto on Oct. 21. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Giddy-up: more than a dozen RCMP-bred horses galloping to an auction near you

  • Plus: Raymond B. Blake's book on prime ministers wins the prestigious Shaughnessy Cohen award, India's new envoy is officially here, and MPs and Commonwealth
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 29, 2025
Sosi and Baffin are two of 16 Hanoverian horses up for auction on GCSurplus starting Sept. 29. Bred by the RCMP, they didn't make the cut for the Musical Ride, but are still "highly sought-after horses," according to the RCMP. Photographs courtesy of RCMP

Giddy-up: more than a dozen RCMP-bred horses galloping to an auction near you

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 29, 2025
  • Plus: Raymond B. Blake's book on prime ministers wins the prestigious Shaughnessy Cohen award, India's new envoy is officially here, and MPs and Commonwealth

Giddy-up: more than a dozen RCMP-bred horses galloping to an auction near you

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 29, 2025
  • Plus: Raymond B. Blake's book on prime ministers wins the prestigious Shaughnessy Cohen award, India's new envoy is officially here, and MPs and Commonwealth
Sosi and Baffin are two of 16 Hanoverian horses up for auction on GCSurplus starting Sept. 29. Bred by the RCMP, they didn't make the cut for the Musical Ride, but are still "highly sought-after horses," according to the RCMP. Photographs courtesy of RCMP

Dr. Theresa Tam to give inaugural Monique Bégin lecture next month

  • Plus, privacy commissioner Philippe Dufresne takes the chair of the Global Privacy Assembly, and Avi Lewis launches his NDP leadership campaign.
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 24, 2025
Former chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam, left, will deliver a lecture on Oct. 30—the first in a series named in honour of former Liberal health minister Monique Bégin, right, who died in 2023. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia

Dr. Theresa Tam to give inaugural Monique Bégin lecture next month

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 24, 2025
  • Plus, privacy commissioner Philippe Dufresne takes the chair of the Global Privacy Assembly, and Avi Lewis launches his NDP leadership campaign.

Dr. Theresa Tam to give inaugural Monique Bégin lecture next month

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 24, 2025
  • Plus, privacy commissioner Philippe Dufresne takes the chair of the Global Privacy Assembly, and Avi Lewis launches his NDP leadership campaign.
Former chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam, left, will deliver a lecture on Oct. 30—the first in a series named in honour of former Liberal health minister Monique Bégin, right, who died in 2023. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia

Senator Pierre Moreau dishes with Le Devoir about Carney, Senate reform, and ‘rigorous’ budgets

  • Also: LGBT Purge Fund founder Michelle Douglas is this year's Vimy laureate, ministers Rebecca Alty and Maninder Sidhu make Maclean's list of nation-makers, plus
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 22, 2025
Senator Pierre Moreau, left, has been Government representative in the Senate since July, but only met Prime Minister Mark Carney, centre, this past spring when he was asked to help Carney improve his French. In their mock debates, Moreau played the role of Bloc leader Yves-François Blanchet. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Senator Pierre Moreau dishes with Le Devoir about Carney, Senate reform, and ‘rigorous’ budgets

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 22, 2025
  • Also: LGBT Purge Fund founder Michelle Douglas is this year's Vimy laureate, ministers Rebecca Alty and Maninder Sidhu make Maclean's list of nation-makers, plus

Senator Pierre Moreau dishes with Le Devoir about Carney, Senate reform, and ‘rigorous’ budgets

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 22, 2025
  • Also: LGBT Purge Fund founder Michelle Douglas is this year's Vimy laureate, ministers Rebecca Alty and Maninder Sidhu make Maclean's list of nation-makers, plus
Senator Pierre Moreau, left, has been Government representative in the Senate since July, but only met Prime Minister Mark Carney, centre, this past spring when he was asked to help Carney improve his French. In their mock debates, Moreau played the role of Bloc leader Yves-François Blanchet. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Toronto-to-Quebec City fundraising ride stops on the Hill

  • Plus: Elections Canada chief looks back at the April vote, four new ambassadors meet the GG, and five former Liberal staffers launch Barrack Hill
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 17, 2025
Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden, left, and Danish Ambassador to Canada Nicolaj Harris welcomed more than 60 cyclists raising funds for Campfire Circle to the Hill on Sept. 12. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Toronto-to-Quebec City fundraising ride stops on the Hill

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 17, 2025
  • Plus: Elections Canada chief looks back at the April vote, four new ambassadors meet the GG, and five former Liberal staffers launch Barrack Hill

Toronto-to-Quebec City fundraising ride stops on the Hill

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 17, 2025
  • Plus: Elections Canada chief looks back at the April vote, four new ambassadors meet the GG, and five former Liberal staffers launch Barrack Hill
Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden, left, and Danish Ambassador to Canada Nicolaj Harris welcomed more than 60 cyclists raising funds for Campfire Circle to the Hill on Sept. 12. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Pete Buttigieg to speak in Ottawa on Sept. 22

  • Also, Heather Scoffield starts a new gig, Russo and Raj have a new podcast with Mansbridge, Global News says farewell to Marc-André Cossette, Writers'
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 15, 2025
Former United States transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg is scheduled to speak in Ottawa on Sept. 22. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube

Pete Buttigieg to speak in Ottawa on Sept. 22

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 15, 2025
  • Also, Heather Scoffield starts a new gig, Russo and Raj have a new podcast with Mansbridge, Global News says farewell to Marc-André Cossette, Writers'

Pete Buttigieg to speak in Ottawa on Sept. 22

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 15, 2025
  • Also, Heather Scoffield starts a new gig, Russo and Raj have a new podcast with Mansbridge, Global News says farewell to Marc-André Cossette, Writers'
Former United States transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg is scheduled to speak in Ottawa on Sept. 22. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube

Hodgson talks clean energy in Winnipeg

  • Plus, the Ukrainian leader announces a new set of sanctions against Russia.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, MARLO GLASS, CHRISTINA LEADLAY, KATE MALLOY | September 12, 2025
Energy Minister Tim Hodgson will attend an event held by the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Hodgson talks clean energy in Winnipeg

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, MARLO GLASS, CHRISTINA LEADLAY, KATE MALLOY | September 12, 2025
  • Plus, the Ukrainian leader announces a new set of sanctions against Russia.

Hodgson talks clean energy in Winnipeg

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, MARLO GLASS, CHRISTINA LEADLAY, KATE MALLOY | September 12, 2025
  • Plus, the Ukrainian leader announces a new set of sanctions against Russia.
Energy Minister Tim Hodgson will attend an event held by the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Youth to share climate concerns in Red Chamber: ‘Our job is to listen,’ says co-host Senator Mary Coyle

  • Also, Ben Mulroney takes over The West Block desk, former Liberal cabinet minister Ken Dryden has died, Senator Pierre Dalphond re-joins the Independent Senators
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 10, 2025
ISG Senator Mary Coyle in June 2025
ISG Senator Mary Coyle in June 2025
Independent Senator Mary Coyle is looking forward to hearing from three dozen young people about their hopes for the climate at the upcoming Canadian Youth Climate Assembly in the Senate Chamber on Sept. 21. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Youth to share climate concerns in Red Chamber: ‘Our job is to listen,’ says co-host Senator Mary Coyle

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 10, 2025
  • Also, Ben Mulroney takes over The West Block desk, former Liberal cabinet minister Ken Dryden has died, Senator Pierre Dalphond re-joins the Independent Senators

Youth to share climate concerns in Red Chamber: ‘Our job is to listen,’ says co-host Senator Mary Coyle

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 10, 2025
  • Also, Ben Mulroney takes over The West Block desk, former Liberal cabinet minister Ken Dryden has died, Senator Pierre Dalphond re-joins the Independent Senators
ISG Senator Mary Coyle in June 2025
Independent Senator Mary Coyle is looking forward to hearing from three dozen young people about their hopes for the climate at the upcoming Canadian Youth Climate Assembly in the Senate Chamber on Sept. 21. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘There were some FOMO moments’: Ex-senior Liberal staffer Jeremy Broadhurst reflects on politics as he joins private sector

  • Plus: Senator Woo is chairing a new group to support people accused of foreign interference, Senator Brazeau is named a mental health champion, and
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 8, 2025
Former Liberal national campaign director Jeremy Broadhurst, pictured in 2019, is "rested and eager to get back into action" as he starts a new job at Edelman Canada as senior vice-president of public and government affairs. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC

‘There were some FOMO moments’: Ex-senior Liberal staffer Jeremy Broadhurst reflects on politics as he joins private sector

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 8, 2025
  • Plus: Senator Woo is chairing a new group to support people accused of foreign interference, Senator Brazeau is named a mental health champion, and

‘There were some FOMO moments’: Ex-senior Liberal staffer Jeremy Broadhurst reflects on politics as he joins private sector

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 8, 2025
  • Plus: Senator Woo is chairing a new group to support people accused of foreign interference, Senator Brazeau is named a mental health champion, and
Former Liberal national campaign director Jeremy Broadhurst, pictured in 2019, is "rested and eager to get back into action" as he starts a new job at Edelman Canada as senior vice-president of public and government affairs. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC

Grit MP Duguid to seek vacant House lead of Canada-U.S. group 

  • Plus, former PM Joe Clark lends his voice to a new book on Southeast Asian refugees, interim NDP Leader Don Davies talks about his
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 3, 2025
Liberal MP Terry Duguid has previously served in cabinet as minister of the environment and of sport, and as the minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Grit MP Duguid to seek vacant House lead of Canada-U.S. group 

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 3, 2025
  • Plus, former PM Joe Clark lends his voice to a new book on Southeast Asian refugees, interim NDP Leader Don Davies talks about his

Grit MP Duguid to seek vacant House lead of Canada-U.S. group 

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 3, 2025
  • Plus, former PM Joe Clark lends his voice to a new book on Southeast Asian refugees, interim NDP Leader Don Davies talks about his
Liberal MP Terry Duguid has previously served in cabinet as minister of the environment and of sport, and as the minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Former Liberal chief of staff Lugli set to launch new business 

  • Plus, Battle River-Crowfoot byelection candidate Critchley has issued a challenge to Pierre Poilievre, and Jean Charest will provide his perspective on Canada-U.S. trade to
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 1, 2025
Monique Lugli
Monique Lugli
Monique Lugli, a former chief of staff to multiple Liberal ministers, is preparing to formally launch a facilitation practice. Photograph courtesy of LinkedIn

Former Liberal chief of staff Lugli set to launch new business 

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 1, 2025
  • Plus, Battle River-Crowfoot byelection candidate Critchley has issued a challenge to Pierre Poilievre, and Jean Charest will provide his perspective on Canada-U.S. trade to

Former Liberal chief of staff Lugli set to launch new business 

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | September 1, 2025
  • Plus, Battle River-Crowfoot byelection candidate Critchley has issued a challenge to Pierre Poilievre, and Jean Charest will provide his perspective on Canada-U.S. trade to
Monique Lugli
Monique Lugli, a former chief of staff to multiple Liberal ministers, is preparing to formally launch a facilitation practice. Photograph courtesy of LinkedIn

Freelance journalist Justin Ling’s new book chronicles the 45th election

  • Plus, former Harper-era cabinet minister Gail Shea has died, U.S. Ambassador Hoekstra to speak in Ottawa next month, and office politics take on a
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | August 27, 2025
Freelance journalist Justin Ling, left, has written a book about the recent federal election, which was published on Aug. 26. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright and cover image courtesy of Simon & Schuster

Freelance journalist Justin Ling’s new book chronicles the 45th election

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | August 27, 2025
  • Plus, former Harper-era cabinet minister Gail Shea has died, U.S. Ambassador Hoekstra to speak in Ottawa next month, and office politics take on a

Freelance journalist Justin Ling’s new book chronicles the 45th election

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | August 27, 2025
  • Plus, former Harper-era cabinet minister Gail Shea has died, U.S. Ambassador Hoekstra to speak in Ottawa next month, and office politics take on a
Freelance journalist Justin Ling, left, has written a book about the recent federal election, which was published on Aug. 26. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright and cover image courtesy of Simon & Schuster

A dozen Senators, MP Turnbull taking part in Victoria Forum

  • Also, British Columbia Premier David Eby is coming to Ottawa on Sept. 18, ex-Liberal MP Soraya Martinez Ferrada will take part in a pre-mayoral
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | August 25, 2025
The Senators taking part in the Victoria Forum are ISG Senators Marie-Françoise Mégie, top left; Rosemary Moodie; Paulette Senior; Kim Pate; Rosa Galvez, second row, left; Yuen Pau Woo; and Joan Kingston; PSG Senators Amina Gerba and Andrew Cardozo, bottom left; CSG Senator Gigi Osler; and non-affiliated Senators Marilou McPhedran and Iris Petten. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and Stuart Benson

A dozen Senators, MP Turnbull taking part in Victoria Forum

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | August 25, 2025
  • Also, British Columbia Premier David Eby is coming to Ottawa on Sept. 18, ex-Liberal MP Soraya Martinez Ferrada will take part in a pre-mayoral

A dozen Senators, MP Turnbull taking part in Victoria Forum

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | August 25, 2025
  • Also, British Columbia Premier David Eby is coming to Ottawa on Sept. 18, ex-Liberal MP Soraya Martinez Ferrada will take part in a pre-mayoral
The Senators taking part in the Victoria Forum are ISG Senators Marie-Françoise Mégie, top left; Rosemary Moodie; Paulette Senior; Kim Pate; Rosa Galvez, second row, left; Yuen Pau Woo; and Joan Kingston; PSG Senators Amina Gerba and Andrew Cardozo, bottom left; CSG Senator Gigi Osler; and non-affiliated Senators Marilou McPhedran and Iris Petten. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and Stuart Benson
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Black Canadians’ stories of political life recorded in new study and podcast

  • Plus, the PM assembles an Canada-U.S. Council, Brian Mulroney gets a posthumous Canada Post honour, and Leslie Church finds a new home with Proof.
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 22, 2025
Former MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes, left, Liberal leadership candidate and ex-MP Frank Baylis, and ISG Senator Bernadette Clement took part in the Black on the Ballot study, sharing their experiences as Black elected officials in Canada. Photograph courtesy CNW Group/Celina Caesar-Chavannes; handout photo, and by Jason McNamara Framed photography

Black Canadians’ stories of political life recorded in new study and podcast

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 22, 2025
  • Plus, the PM assembles an Canada-U.S. Council, Brian Mulroney gets a posthumous Canada Post honour, and Leslie Church finds a new home with Proof.

Black Canadians’ stories of political life recorded in new study and podcast

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 22, 2025
  • Plus, the PM assembles an Canada-U.S. Council, Brian Mulroney gets a posthumous Canada Post honour, and Leslie Church finds a new home with Proof.
Former MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes, left, Liberal leadership candidate and ex-MP Frank Baylis, and ISG Senator Bernadette Clement took part in the Black on the Ballot study, sharing their experiences as Black elected officials in Canada. Photograph courtesy CNW Group/Celina Caesar-Chavannes; handout photo, and by Jason McNamara Framed photography

Tam to talk about (mis)information on Jan. 21 in Toronto

  • MONDAY, JAN. 20 Parliament Prorogued—Parliament has been prorogued until Monday, March 24. U.S. Presidential Inauguration—Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 20, 2025
Theresa Tam
Theresa Tam
Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam will take part in a panel discussion on "How healthy is Canada’s information environment? Action in the face of misinformation" hosted by the Canadian Club of Toronto. Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 11:30 a.m. ET at the Fairmont Royal York, Toronto. Details: canadianclub.org. The Hill Times by Andrew Meade

Tam to talk about (mis)information on Jan. 21 in Toronto

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 20, 2025
  • MONDAY, JAN. 20 Parliament Prorogued—Parliament has been prorogued until Monday, March 24. U.S. Presidential Inauguration—Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president

Tam to talk about (mis)information on Jan. 21 in Toronto

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 20, 2025
  • MONDAY, JAN. 20 Parliament Prorogued—Parliament has been prorogued until Monday, March 24. U.S. Presidential Inauguration—Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president
Theresa Tam
Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam will take part in a panel discussion on "How healthy is Canada’s information environment? Action in the face of misinformation" hosted by the Canadian Club of Toronto. Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 11:30 a.m. ET at the Fairmont Royal York, Toronto. Details: canadianclub.org. The Hill Times by Andrew Meade

He’s got ‘rizz’; he’s ‘tone-deaf’: Carney’s Daily Show spot attracts attention, buzz

  • Plus two other hot interviews: NDP MP Charlie Angus calls the Tory leader "a political arsonist" on the Toronto Mike'd podcast, while on CBC,
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 20, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney appeared on Jon Stewart's The Daily Show on Jan. 13, 2025.

He’s got ‘rizz’; he’s ‘tone-deaf’: Carney’s Daily Show spot attracts attention, buzz

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 20, 2025
  • Plus two other hot interviews: NDP MP Charlie Angus calls the Tory leader "a political arsonist" on the Toronto Mike'd podcast, while on CBC,

He’s got ‘rizz’; he’s ‘tone-deaf’: Carney’s Daily Show spot attracts attention, buzz

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 20, 2025
  • Plus two other hot interviews: NDP MP Charlie Angus calls the Tory leader "a political arsonist" on the Toronto Mike'd podcast, while on CBC,
Mark Carney
Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney appeared on Jon Stewart's The Daily Show on Jan. 13, 2025.

Academic, author, actor: oddsmakers bet on Trudeau’s next career move

  • Plus, ex-Alberta premier Notley announces her new gig, Joel Harden looks to make the move to federal politics, and Minister Blair, Gen. Carignan will
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 15, 2025
While working at Tim Hortons is not likely to be Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's next career move, oddmakers are guessing as to what sort of job he will take after he leaves politics. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Academic, author, actor: oddsmakers bet on Trudeau’s next career move

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 15, 2025
  • Plus, ex-Alberta premier Notley announces her new gig, Joel Harden looks to make the move to federal politics, and Minister Blair, Gen. Carignan will

Academic, author, actor: oddsmakers bet on Trudeau’s next career move

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 15, 2025
  • Plus, ex-Alberta premier Notley announces her new gig, Joel Harden looks to make the move to federal politics, and Minister Blair, Gen. Carignan will
While working at Tim Hortons is not likely to be Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's next career move, oddmakers are guessing as to what sort of job he will take after he leaves politics. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

‘Maple syrup, meet Belgian waffle’: The Economist calls for Canada to join the EU

  • Plus: Conservative MP Luc Berthold will start cancer treatment, ex-Liberal MP Paul Szabo has died, Joanna Smith joins The Logic, and style guru Derek
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 13, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Ottawa, pictured in March 2023 on the Hill. A Jan. 2 article in The Economist argues Canada should join the European Union. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Maple syrup, meet Belgian waffle’: The Economist calls for Canada to join the EU

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 13, 2025
  • Plus: Conservative MP Luc Berthold will start cancer treatment, ex-Liberal MP Paul Szabo has died, Joanna Smith joins The Logic, and style guru Derek

‘Maple syrup, meet Belgian waffle’: The Economist calls for Canada to join the EU

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 13, 2025
  • Plus: Conservative MP Luc Berthold will start cancer treatment, ex-Liberal MP Paul Szabo has died, Joanna Smith joins The Logic, and style guru Derek
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Ottawa, pictured in March 2023 on the Hill. A Jan. 2 article in The Economist argues Canada should join the European Union. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Donald Trump to be sworn in as president of the United States on Monday, Jan. 20

  • MONDAY, JAN. 13 Parliament Prorogued—Parliament has been prorogued until Monday, March 24. TUESDAY, JAN. 14 Minister Champagne to Deliver Remarks—Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne will
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 13, 2025
Donald Trump will be sworn in as president of the United States on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Donald Trump to be sworn in as president of the United States on Monday, Jan. 20

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 13, 2025
  • MONDAY, JAN. 13 Parliament Prorogued—Parliament has been prorogued until Monday, March 24. TUESDAY, JAN. 14 Minister Champagne to Deliver Remarks—Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne will

Donald Trump to be sworn in as president of the United States on Monday, Jan. 20

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 13, 2025
  • MONDAY, JAN. 13 Parliament Prorogued—Parliament has been prorogued until Monday, March 24. TUESDAY, JAN. 14 Minister Champagne to Deliver Remarks—Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne will
Donald Trump will be sworn in as president of the United States on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Senator Brent Cotter says goodbye after nearly five years in the Red Chamber

  • Plus, meet nine exceptional Canadians—including a retired chief of defence staff, former head of Elections Canada, and an ex-envoy to China—who were inducted into
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 20, 2024
ISG Senator Brent Cotter, right, pictured with PSG Senator Pierre Dalphond in 2022. Cotter retired from the Red Chamber on Dec. 18. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Senator Brent Cotter says goodbye after nearly five years in the Red Chamber

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 20, 2024
  • Plus, meet nine exceptional Canadians—including a retired chief of defence staff, former head of Elections Canada, and an ex-envoy to China—who were inducted into

Senator Brent Cotter says goodbye after nearly five years in the Red Chamber

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 20, 2024
  • Plus, meet nine exceptional Canadians—including a retired chief of defence staff, former head of Elections Canada, and an ex-envoy to China—who were inducted into
ISG Senator Brent Cotter, right, pictured with PSG Senator Pierre Dalphond in 2022. Cotter retired from the Red Chamber on Dec. 18. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Comeback kid: Tory Jansen returns to the House after B.C. byelection win

  • Plus, Chatelaine honours NDP MP Leah Gazan, the Bloc Québécois gets a new whip, former Alberta premier Rachel Notley is leaving provincial politics, and
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 18, 2024
Conservative Tamara Jansen is set to retake her seat in the House of Commons after winning the Cloverdale–Langley City, B.C., byelection on Dec. 16. Photograph courtesy of Facebook

Comeback kid: Tory Jansen returns to the House after B.C. byelection win

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 18, 2024
  • Plus, Chatelaine honours NDP MP Leah Gazan, the Bloc Québécois gets a new whip, former Alberta premier Rachel Notley is leaving provincial politics, and

Comeback kid: Tory Jansen returns to the House after B.C. byelection win

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 18, 2024
  • Plus, Chatelaine honours NDP MP Leah Gazan, the Bloc Québécois gets a new whip, former Alberta premier Rachel Notley is leaving provincial politics, and
Conservative Tamara Jansen is set to retake her seat in the House of Commons after winning the Cloverdale–Langley City, B.C., byelection on Dec. 16. Photograph courtesy of Facebook

Bloc MP Christine Normandin makes history with birth of her baby, Léopold

  • Plus: Matt Gurney joins The Hill Times as a columnist, Shimon Koffler Fogel leaves the CIJA, and politicos read into Mélanie Joly's recent profile
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 16, 2024
Bloc Québécois MP Christine Normandin becomes the first single parent by choice in the House of Commons following the birth of baby Léopold on Dec. 6. Photograph courtesy of Bloc MP Christine Normandin

Bloc MP Christine Normandin makes history with birth of her baby, Léopold

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 16, 2024
  • Plus: Matt Gurney joins The Hill Times as a columnist, Shimon Koffler Fogel leaves the CIJA, and politicos read into Mélanie Joly's recent profile

Bloc MP Christine Normandin makes history with birth of her baby, Léopold

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 16, 2024
  • Plus: Matt Gurney joins The Hill Times as a columnist, Shimon Koffler Fogel leaves the CIJA, and politicos read into Mélanie Joly's recent profile
Bloc Québécois MP Christine Normandin becomes the first single parent by choice in the House of Commons following the birth of baby Léopold on Dec. 6. Photograph courtesy of Bloc MP Christine Normandin

Côté marks her half-century on the Hill as Long Service Awards are doled out

  • Plus, the Queen's Gates are getting a facelift, Marie-Danielle Smith and Murad Hemmadi get mugged, and Philip Ling leaves as Mike Blanchfield returns.
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 11, 2024
Krissy Côté, centre, alongside her boss, Conservative MP Rob Morrison, left, and House Speaker Greg Fergus at the Nov. 19 Long Service Award event. Photograph courtesy of X

Côté marks her half-century on the Hill as Long Service Awards are doled out

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 11, 2024
  • Plus, the Queen's Gates are getting a facelift, Marie-Danielle Smith and Murad Hemmadi get mugged, and Philip Ling leaves as Mike Blanchfield returns.

Côté marks her half-century on the Hill as Long Service Awards are doled out

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 11, 2024
  • Plus, the Queen's Gates are getting a facelift, Marie-Danielle Smith and Murad Hemmadi get mugged, and Philip Ling leaves as Mike Blanchfield returns.
Krissy Côté, centre, alongside her boss, Conservative MP Rob Morrison, left, and House Speaker Greg Fergus at the Nov. 19 Long Service Award event. Photograph courtesy of X

NDP MP Randall Garrison says he’ll resign in January, cites health reasons

  • Plus, Michelle Rempel Garner runs from CBC reporter, and Canadian representatives make their case to American news networks on tariffs.
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 9, 2024
NDP MP Randall Garrison announced in the House last week that he will resign in January. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

NDP MP Randall Garrison says he’ll resign in January, cites health reasons

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 9, 2024
  • Plus, Michelle Rempel Garner runs from CBC reporter, and Canadian representatives make their case to American news networks on tariffs.

NDP MP Randall Garrison says he’ll resign in January, cites health reasons

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 9, 2024
  • Plus, Michelle Rempel Garner runs from CBC reporter, and Canadian representatives make their case to American news networks on tariffs.
NDP MP Randall Garrison announced in the House last week that he will resign in January. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ana Poilievre leads the Conservative road show

  • Plus, Senators honour outgoing colleague Stephen Greene, New Democrat Niki Ashton recovers from surgery, and the Green Party adds to its roster of critics.
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 4, 2024
Ana Poilievre, left, sits down for an interview with Quebec Radio X personality Dominic Maurais. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube/CHOI 98,1 Radio X - Québec

Ana Poilievre leads the Conservative road show

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 4, 2024
  • Plus, Senators honour outgoing colleague Stephen Greene, New Democrat Niki Ashton recovers from surgery, and the Green Party adds to its roster of critics.

Ana Poilievre leads the Conservative road show

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 4, 2024
  • Plus, Senators honour outgoing colleague Stephen Greene, New Democrat Niki Ashton recovers from surgery, and the Green Party adds to its roster of critics.
Ana Poilievre, left, sits down for an interview with Quebec Radio X personality Dominic Maurais. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube/CHOI 98,1 Radio X - Québec

Riding of Mount Royal ‘officially in toss-up territory,’ cheers local mayor

  • Plus, a biography of Chrystia Freeland arrives in February, Justin Trudeau to appear on Hot Ones Québec, politicos pay tribute to John Embury who
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 2, 2024
Liberal MP Anthony Housefather's Montreal riding of Mount Royal, Que., is now a toss-up between the Grits and Conservatives, according to a projection from 338Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Riding of Mount Royal ‘officially in toss-up territory,’ cheers local mayor

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 2, 2024
  • Plus, a biography of Chrystia Freeland arrives in February, Justin Trudeau to appear on Hot Ones Québec, politicos pay tribute to John Embury who

Riding of Mount Royal ‘officially in toss-up territory,’ cheers local mayor

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 2, 2024
  • Plus, a biography of Chrystia Freeland arrives in February, Justin Trudeau to appear on Hot Ones Québec, politicos pay tribute to John Embury who
Liberal MP Anthony Housefather's Montreal riding of Mount Royal, Que., is now a toss-up between the Grits and Conservatives, according to a projection from 338Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

After 2021 nail-biter, Liberal MP Shanahan won’t run again

  • Plus, the Yukon premier is coming to town, the Supremes go on tour in 2025, a new Housing DM moves in, and Conservative MP
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 27, 2024
Brenda Shanahan
Brenda Shanahan
Liberal caucus chair Brenda Shanahan will not stand for re-election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

After 2021 nail-biter, Liberal MP Shanahan won’t run again

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 27, 2024
  • Plus, the Yukon premier is coming to town, the Supremes go on tour in 2025, a new Housing DM moves in, and Conservative MP

After 2021 nail-biter, Liberal MP Shanahan won’t run again

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 27, 2024
  • Plus, the Yukon premier is coming to town, the Supremes go on tour in 2025, a new Housing DM moves in, and Conservative MP
Brenda Shanahan
Liberal caucus chair Brenda Shanahan will not stand for re-election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Psst… Lawrence Martin’s friend says Chrétien says Trudeau is ‘toast’

  • Also, Greenpeace activists demonstrate at Stornoway, Conservative MP Arnold Viersen goes hunting, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau makes a milkshake on TikTok, and the Peace
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 25, 2024
Former prime minister Jean Chrétien, left, and author Lawrence Martin. A friend of Martin's heard Chrétien say that Justin Trudeau is 'toast.' The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Jake Wright

Psst… Lawrence Martin’s friend says Chrétien says Trudeau is ‘toast’

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 25, 2024
  • Also, Greenpeace activists demonstrate at Stornoway, Conservative MP Arnold Viersen goes hunting, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau makes a milkshake on TikTok, and the Peace

Psst… Lawrence Martin’s friend says Chrétien says Trudeau is ‘toast’

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 25, 2024
  • Also, Greenpeace activists demonstrate at Stornoway, Conservative MP Arnold Viersen goes hunting, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau makes a milkshake on TikTok, and the Peace
Former prime minister Jean Chrétien, left, and author Lawrence Martin. A friend of Martin's heard Chrétien say that Justin Trudeau is 'toast.' The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Jake Wright

Team Canada athletes coming to the House on Dec. 4

  • Plus, the Hogue Commission gets an extension on its homework, NDP stalwart Anthony Salloum celebrates his quarter-century on the Hill, Jamie Watt is honoured
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 20, 2024
Team Canada wheelchair basketball athlete Patrick Anderson, left, and Para swimmer Katarina Roxon were the flag bearers at the Paralympics opening ceremony in Paris, France, on Aug. 28. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube/CBC

Team Canada athletes coming to the House on Dec. 4

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 20, 2024
  • Plus, the Hogue Commission gets an extension on its homework, NDP stalwart Anthony Salloum celebrates his quarter-century on the Hill, Jamie Watt is honoured

Team Canada athletes coming to the House on Dec. 4

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 20, 2024
  • Plus, the Hogue Commission gets an extension on its homework, NDP stalwart Anthony Salloum celebrates his quarter-century on the Hill, Jamie Watt is honoured
Team Canada wheelchair basketball athlete Patrick Anderson, left, and Para swimmer Katarina Roxon were the flag bearers at the Paralympics opening ceremony in Paris, France, on Aug. 28. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube/CBC

House stalemate enters sixth week

  • Plus, Trudeau could face Modi at the G20 summit.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 18, 2024
Andrew Scheer
Andrew Scheer
Pictured, Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer. Two Conservative privilege motions have brought the House to a standstill for more than a month. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

House stalemate enters sixth week

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 18, 2024
  • Plus, Trudeau could face Modi at the G20 summit.

House stalemate enters sixth week

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 18, 2024
  • Plus, Trudeau could face Modi at the G20 summit.
Andrew Scheer
Pictured, Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer. Two Conservative privilege motions have brought the House to a standstill for more than a month. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Diplomats talk about The Diplomat’s new season: ‘Far more exciting and dramatic than real life’

  • Plus Bob Rae tweets four dystopian novels, Niigaan Sinclair wins the GG's literary prize for non-fiction, two commissioners get new terms, and Maclean's publishes
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 18, 2024
The U.K.’s chargé d’affaires a.i., David Prodger, left, and Canada’s ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman, right, will chat about the Netflix series The Diplomat on Nov. 19. The Hill Times photographs by Stuart Benson

Diplomats talk about The Diplomat’s new season: ‘Far more exciting and dramatic than real life’

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 18, 2024
  • Plus Bob Rae tweets four dystopian novels, Niigaan Sinclair wins the GG's literary prize for non-fiction, two commissioners get new terms, and Maclean's publishes

Diplomats talk about The Diplomat’s new season: ‘Far more exciting and dramatic than real life’

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 18, 2024
  • Plus Bob Rae tweets four dystopian novels, Niigaan Sinclair wins the GG's literary prize for non-fiction, two commissioners get new terms, and Maclean's publishes
The U.K.’s chargé d’affaires a.i., David Prodger, left, and Canada’s ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman, right, will chat about the Netflix series The Diplomat on Nov. 19. The Hill Times photographs by Stuart Benson

Politicos mourn Canada’s ambassador to Germany and ex-B.C. premier John Horgan 

  • Plus, Karsh's portrait of Churchill comes home, a byelection is set for Dec. 16 in British Columbia, the European Union Film Festival opens in
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 13, 2024
John Horgan, former premier of British Columbia and Canada’s ambassador to Germany, died of cancer in a Victoria, B.C., hospital on Nov. 12. He was 65 years old. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politicos mourn Canada’s ambassador to Germany and ex-B.C. premier John Horgan 

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 13, 2024
  • Plus, Karsh's portrait of Churchill comes home, a byelection is set for Dec. 16 in British Columbia, the European Union Film Festival opens in

Politicos mourn Canada’s ambassador to Germany and ex-B.C. premier John Horgan 

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 13, 2024
  • Plus, Karsh's portrait of Churchill comes home, a byelection is set for Dec. 16 in British Columbia, the European Union Film Festival opens in
John Horgan, former premier of British Columbia and Canada’s ambassador to Germany, died of cancer in a Victoria, B.C., hospital on Nov. 12. He was 65 years old. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Who’s the one Grit both Conservatives fear and Liberals cheer as a future successor to Trudeau?

  • Plus: PSG Senator Jane Cordy retires early, cartoonist Michael de Adder talks with CBC's The National, and The Canadian Press sees some staff changes
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 11, 2024
Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne, left, Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, and former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney are some names that came up recently in a "Good Talk" podcast episode of people whom the Tories would fear but Liberals would cheer as their next party leader. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia

Who’s the one Grit both Conservatives fear and Liberals cheer as a future successor to Trudeau?

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 11, 2024
  • Plus: PSG Senator Jane Cordy retires early, cartoonist Michael de Adder talks with CBC's The National, and The Canadian Press sees some staff changes

Who’s the one Grit both Conservatives fear and Liberals cheer as a future successor to Trudeau?

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 11, 2024
  • Plus: PSG Senator Jane Cordy retires early, cartoonist Michael de Adder talks with CBC's The National, and The Canadian Press sees some staff changes
Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne, left, Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, and former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney are some names that came up recently in a "Good Talk" podcast episode of people whom the Tories would fear but Liberals would cheer as their next party leader. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia

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