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Peter Mazereeuw is executive editor at The Hill Times. He writes and edits The Hill Times' daily subscriber newsletter, Politics This Morning, and hosts and produces its weekly podcast, The Hot Room. Mazereeuw has covered politics and policy for The Hill Times and its sister publications since 2012, and has dug deep into legislation, the Senate, international trade, lobbying, politics, and more. Send your news tips to pmazereeuw@hilltimes.com.

Green day on the Hill

  • Plus, the budget debate continues.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 6, 2025
Jerry DeMarco
Jerry DeMarco
Environment Commissioner Jerry DeMarco will publish his latest reports on the government today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Green day on the Hill

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 6, 2025
  • Plus, the budget debate continues.

Green day on the Hill

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 6, 2025
  • Plus, the budget debate continues.
Jerry DeMarco
Environment Commissioner Jerry DeMarco will publish his latest reports on the government today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Winners and losers you might have missed in the federal budget

  • Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to run a deficit in the tens of billions of dollars for years to come, but despite his warning
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, MARLO GLASS, ELEANOR WAND, TESSIE SANCI | November 5, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne presented their first federal budget on Nov. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Winners and losers you might have missed in the federal budget

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, MARLO GLASS, ELEANOR WAND, TESSIE SANCI | November 5, 2025
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to run a deficit in the tens of billions of dollars for years to come, but despite his warning

Winners and losers you might have missed in the federal budget

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, MARLO GLASS, ELEANOR WAND, TESSIE SANCI | November 5, 2025
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to run a deficit in the tens of billions of dollars for years to come, but despite his warning
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne presented their first federal budget on Nov. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada reacts to the budget

  • Plus, the Liberal benches gain an extra member, and the Supreme Court begins a hearing on whether MPs can limit their own free speech
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, TESSIE SANCI, ELEANOR WAND, MARLO GLASS | November 5, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will start selling their budget in earnest to the Canadian public today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada reacts to the budget

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, TESSIE SANCI, ELEANOR WAND, MARLO GLASS | November 5, 2025
  • Plus, the Liberal benches gain an extra member, and the Supreme Court begins a hearing on whether MPs can limit their own free speech

Canada reacts to the budget

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, TESSIE SANCI, ELEANOR WAND, MARLO GLASS | November 5, 2025
  • Plus, the Liberal benches gain an extra member, and the Supreme Court begins a hearing on whether MPs can limit their own free speech
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will start selling their budget in earnest to the Canadian public today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney cuts international student quota in half

  • The budget outlines plans to halve the number of foreign student permits to 155,000 in 2026, 2027, and 2028—down from the past target of
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 4, 2025
Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab’s department has a new quota for international students that drastically cuts the number of permits awarded to new arrivals. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney cuts international student quota in half

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 4, 2025
  • The budget outlines plans to halve the number of foreign student permits to 155,000 in 2026, 2027, and 2028—down from the past target of

Carney cuts international student quota in half

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 4, 2025
  • The budget outlines plans to halve the number of foreign student permits to 155,000 in 2026, 2027, and 2028—down from the past target of
Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab’s department has a new quota for international students that drastically cuts the number of permits awarded to new arrivals. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Budget forecasts weak economy, rising debt payments

  • New capital spending on corporate tax incentives and infrastructure will combine with higher debt and benefit payments to increase the federal debt load.
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 4, 2025
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne released his first budget on Nov. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Budget forecasts weak economy, rising debt payments

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 4, 2025
  • New capital spending on corporate tax incentives and infrastructure will combine with higher debt and benefit payments to increase the federal debt load.

Budget forecasts weak economy, rising debt payments

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 4, 2025
  • New capital spending on corporate tax incentives and infrastructure will combine with higher debt and benefit payments to increase the federal debt load.
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne released his first budget on Nov. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

It’s budget day

  • Plus, government officials brief MPs on Gaza and the new border bill.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 4, 2025
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will unveil his long-awaited budget today. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

It’s budget day

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 4, 2025
  • Plus, government officials brief MPs on Gaza and the new border bill.

It’s budget day

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 4, 2025
  • Plus, government officials brief MPs on Gaza and the new border bill.
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will unveil his long-awaited budget today. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

‘Canada needs this road’: N.W.T. pitches highway to the Arctic

  • Deputy Premier Caroline Wawzonek on the Northwest Territories’ quest to get federal support to build the Mackenzie Valley Highway, which would connect southern roadways
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 3, 2025
As Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government looks to invest in major infrastructure projects, the Northwest Territories is calling for funds to help build a highway to the Arctic.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Canada needs this road’: N.W.T. pitches highway to the Arctic

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 3, 2025
  • Deputy Premier Caroline Wawzonek on the Northwest Territories’ quest to get federal support to build the Mackenzie Valley Highway, which would connect southern roadways

‘Canada needs this road’: N.W.T. pitches highway to the Arctic

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 3, 2025
  • Deputy Premier Caroline Wawzonek on the Northwest Territories’ quest to get federal support to build the Mackenzie Valley Highway, which would connect southern roadways
As Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government looks to invest in major infrastructure projects, the Northwest Territories is calling for funds to help build a highway to the Arctic.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

All eyes on the Carney-Xi meeting

  • Plus, GDP update for August incoming.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 31, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to meet the Chinese President Xi Jinping in Gyeongju, South Korea, after the APEC summit. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

All eyes on the Carney-Xi meeting

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 31, 2025
  • Plus, GDP update for August incoming.

All eyes on the Carney-Xi meeting

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 31, 2025
  • Plus, GDP update for August incoming.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to meet the Chinese President Xi Jinping in Gyeongju, South Korea, after the APEC summit. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Hodgson and Dabrusin host G7 counterparts in Toronto

  • Plus, Lena Diab defends her immigration bill at committee.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 30, 2025
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson are hosting a G7 summit in Toronto starting today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Hodgson and Dabrusin host G7 counterparts in Toronto

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 30, 2025
  • Plus, Lena Diab defends her immigration bill at committee.

Hodgson and Dabrusin host G7 counterparts in Toronto

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 30, 2025
  • Plus, Lena Diab defends her immigration bill at committee.
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson are hosting a G7 summit in Toronto starting today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

An awkward evening in Gyeongju

  • Plus, MPs vote to summon the PM’s chief of staff and Brookfield execs for an ethics investigation.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney will take part in South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's working dinner in South Korea today. U.S. President Donald Trump is among the other leaders expected to attend. Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok

An awkward evening in Gyeongju

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 29, 2025
  • Plus, MPs vote to summon the PM’s chief of staff and Brookfield execs for an ethics investigation.

An awkward evening in Gyeongju

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 29, 2025
  • Plus, MPs vote to summon the PM’s chief of staff and Brookfield execs for an ethics investigation.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will take part in South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's working dinner in South Korea today. U.S. President Donald Trump is among the other leaders expected to attend. Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok

Q&A | ‘Treachery’ and ‘troublemaker’ MPs: why going against party leaders is verboten in Canadian politics

  • In the new book No I in Team, political scientist Alex Marland and his co-authors unpack why party discipline has gone too far.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 28, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and former prime ministers Justin Trudeau and Stephen Harper. We are indoctrinating our election candidates and our future elected officials to think that the party knows best, that the leader is always right, says Alex Marland. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Q&A | ‘Treachery’ and ‘troublemaker’ MPs: why going against party leaders is verboten in Canadian politics

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 28, 2025
  • In the new book No I in Team, political scientist Alex Marland and his co-authors unpack why party discipline has gone too far.

Q&A | ‘Treachery’ and ‘troublemaker’ MPs: why going against party leaders is verboten in Canadian politics

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 28, 2025
  • In the new book No I in Team, political scientist Alex Marland and his co-authors unpack why party discipline has gone too far.
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and former prime ministers Justin Trudeau and Stephen Harper. We are indoctrinating our election candidates and our future elected officials to think that the party knows best, that the leader is always right, says Alex Marland. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Carney in Singapore

  • Plus, MPs get a security briefing behind closed doors.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 28, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with his counterpart in Singapore. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney in Singapore

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 28, 2025
  • Plus, MPs get a security briefing behind closed doors.

Carney in Singapore

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 28, 2025
  • Plus, MPs get a security briefing behind closed doors.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with his counterpart in Singapore. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Justice Minister Fraser unveils bill to tighten Canada’s bail and sentencing regimes

  • Bill C-14 proposes reverse-onus hearings for cases of 'violent and organized crime-related auto theft,' breaking and entering a home, human trafficking, assault and sexual
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 24, 2025
Justice Minister Sean Fraser unveiled the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act on Oct. 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Justice Minister Fraser unveils bill to tighten Canada’s bail and sentencing regimes

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 24, 2025
  • Bill C-14 proposes reverse-onus hearings for cases of 'violent and organized crime-related auto theft,' breaking and entering a home, human trafficking, assault and sexual

Justice Minister Fraser unveils bill to tighten Canada’s bail and sentencing regimes

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 24, 2025
  • Bill C-14 proposes reverse-onus hearings for cases of 'violent and organized crime-related auto theft,' breaking and entering a home, human trafficking, assault and sexual
Justice Minister Sean Fraser unveiled the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act on Oct. 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PM Carney makes his Asia debut

  • Plus, the U.S. president gets salty over an Ontario government anti-tariff ad—which could make the next Carney-Trump meeting a little awkward.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 24, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Malaysia, Singapore, and South Korea between Oct. 24 and Nov. 1. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

PM Carney makes his Asia debut

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 24, 2025
  • Plus, the U.S. president gets salty over an Ontario government anti-tariff ad—which could make the next Carney-Trump meeting a little awkward.

PM Carney makes his Asia debut

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 24, 2025
  • Plus, the U.S. president gets salty over an Ontario government anti-tariff ad—which could make the next Carney-Trump meeting a little awkward.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Malaysia, Singapore, and South Korea between Oct. 24 and Nov. 1. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Fraser unveils his crime bill

  • Plus, Danielle Smith will weigh in at a House committee meeting on climate policy.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 23, 2025
Justice Minister Sean Fraser will introduce his bail and sentencing reform bill into the House of Commons today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fraser unveils his crime bill

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 23, 2025
  • Plus, Danielle Smith will weigh in at a House committee meeting on climate policy.

Fraser unveils his crime bill

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 23, 2025
  • Plus, Danielle Smith will weigh in at a House committee meeting on climate policy.
Justice Minister Sean Fraser will introduce his bail and sentencing reform bill into the House of Commons today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney to deliver ‘live address’ on fall budget tonight

  • Plus, NDP leadership candidates make their pitch to union voters.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 22, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney will promote his upcoming budget in a live address this evening. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Carney to deliver ‘live address’ on fall budget tonight

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 22, 2025
  • Plus, NDP leadership candidates make their pitch to union voters.

Carney to deliver ‘live address’ on fall budget tonight

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 22, 2025
  • Plus, NDP leadership candidates make their pitch to union voters.
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney will promote his upcoming budget in a live address this evening. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Hogan reports on child care, CRA call centres

  • Plus, Canada’s top defence officials face questions at committee.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 21, 2025
Auditor General Karen Hogan will reveal new reports on a half dozen government projects and priorities today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Hogan reports on child care, CRA call centres

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 21, 2025
  • Plus, Canada’s top defence officials face questions at committee.

Hogan reports on child care, CRA call centres

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 21, 2025
  • Plus, Canada’s top defence officials face questions at committee.
Auditor General Karen Hogan will reveal new reports on a half dozen government projects and priorities today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Q&A | NDP leadership contender Heather McPherson on rebuilding the ‘party of big ideas’

  • 'Races are a really interesting and exciting time for any party. They're an opportunity for us to put our ideas forward, our vision for
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 15, 2025
NDP MP Heather McPherson
NDP MP Heather McPherson
Alberta NDP MP Heather McPherson is one of four approved candidates in the running for the party's leadership. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Q&A | NDP leadership contender Heather McPherson on rebuilding the ‘party of big ideas’

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 15, 2025
  • 'Races are a really interesting and exciting time for any party. They're an opportunity for us to put our ideas forward, our vision for

Q&A | NDP leadership contender Heather McPherson on rebuilding the ‘party of big ideas’

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 15, 2025
  • 'Races are a really interesting and exciting time for any party. They're an opportunity for us to put our ideas forward, our vision for
NDP MP Heather McPherson
Alberta NDP MP Heather McPherson is one of four approved candidates in the running for the party's leadership. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New border bill cuts controversial measures, keeps powers to tighten immigration

  • The Liberals have split C-2 in two with the introduction of C-12, which grants the government significant new powers to crack down on asylum
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 14, 2025
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New border bill cuts controversial measures, keeps powers to tighten immigration

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 14, 2025
  • The Liberals have split C-2 in two with the introduction of C-12, which grants the government significant new powers to crack down on asylum

New border bill cuts controversial measures, keeps powers to tighten immigration

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 14, 2025
  • The Liberals have split C-2 in two with the introduction of C-12, which grants the government significant new powers to crack down on asylum
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Anand to visit India and China next week

  • Plus, Carney and Champagne will announce something to 'bring costs down for Canadians'.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 10, 2025
Anita Anand
Anita Anand
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand will meet Indian officials in India on Oct. 12 and 13. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Anand to visit India and China next week

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 10, 2025
  • Plus, Carney and Champagne will announce something to 'bring costs down for Canadians'.

Anand to visit India and China next week

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 10, 2025
  • Plus, Carney and Champagne will announce something to 'bring costs down for Canadians'.
Anita Anand
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand will meet Indian officials in India on Oct. 12 and 13. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Embattled minister faces House committee

  • Plus, the environment commissioner takes questions on the government’s climate plan.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 9, 2025
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is scheduled to appear before the House Public Safety Committee today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Embattled minister faces House committee

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 9, 2025
  • Plus, the environment commissioner takes questions on the government’s climate plan.

Embattled minister faces House committee

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 9, 2025
  • Plus, the environment commissioner takes questions on the government’s climate plan.
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is scheduled to appear before the House Public Safety Committee today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Day two for debate on McGuinty’s military justice bill

  • Plus, a revised border bill could hit the floor of the House today.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 8, 2025
Defence Minister David McGuinty's military justice reform bill is up for debate in the House today, Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon told MPs last week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Day two for debate on McGuinty’s military justice bill

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 8, 2025
  • Plus, a revised border bill could hit the floor of the House today.

Day two for debate on McGuinty’s military justice bill

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 8, 2025
  • Plus, a revised border bill could hit the floor of the House today.
Defence Minister David McGuinty's military justice reform bill is up for debate in the House today, Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon told MPs last week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney meets Trump

  • Plus, the premiers of Alberta, and the N.W.T. will speak in Ottawa.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 7, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting today with President Donald Trump in Washington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and photograph by Wikimedia Commons

Carney meets Trump

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 7, 2025
  • Plus, the premiers of Alberta, and the N.W.T. will speak in Ottawa.

Carney meets Trump

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 7, 2025
  • Plus, the premiers of Alberta, and the N.W.T. will speak in Ottawa.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting today with President Donald Trump in Washington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and photograph by Wikimedia Commons

Q&A | Reviving a ‘bold and unapologetic’ NDP after a ‘timid’ 2025 platform, with Peter Julian

  • ‘We have to be bold and unapologetic about what we propose to make a difference in people's lives,’ says former NDP MP Peter Julian. 
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 6, 2025
Former NDP MP Peter Julian joins The Hot Room podcast to talk about the campaign, dubbed NDP Renewal, to rebuild the party into a major player on the national scene. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Q&A | Reviving a ‘bold and unapologetic’ NDP after a ‘timid’ 2025 platform, with Peter Julian

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 6, 2025
  • ‘We have to be bold and unapologetic about what we propose to make a difference in people's lives,’ says former NDP MP Peter Julian. 

Q&A | Reviving a ‘bold and unapologetic’ NDP after a ‘timid’ 2025 platform, with Peter Julian

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 6, 2025
  • ‘We have to be bold and unapologetic about what we propose to make a difference in people's lives,’ says former NDP MP Peter Julian. 
Former NDP MP Peter Julian joins The Hot Room podcast to talk about the campaign, dubbed NDP Renewal, to rebuild the party into a major player on the national scene. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Day two of the cyber bill’s second reading

  • Plus, the energy minister makes an announcement in Montreal.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 3, 2025
Gary Anandasangaree
Gary Anandasangaree
The House will resume its debate on Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree's Bill C-8 today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Day two of the cyber bill’s second reading

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 3, 2025
  • Plus, the energy minister makes an announcement in Montreal.

Day two of the cyber bill’s second reading

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 3, 2025
  • Plus, the energy minister makes an announcement in Montreal.
Gary Anandasangaree
The House will resume its debate on Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree's Bill C-8 today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

LeBlanc briefs MPs on CUSMA review

  • Plus, the election security task force shares its report on the last election.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 2, 2025
Dominic LeBlanc, the minister for Canada-U.S. trade, will brief committees of MPs and Senators today about the upcoming CUSMA review. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

LeBlanc briefs MPs on CUSMA review

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 2, 2025
  • Plus, the election security task force shares its report on the last election.

LeBlanc briefs MPs on CUSMA review

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 2, 2025
  • Plus, the election security task force shares its report on the last election.
Dominic LeBlanc, the minister for Canada-U.S. trade, will brief committees of MPs and Senators today about the upcoming CUSMA review. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Boswell convenes competition summit in Ottawa

  • Plus, the CLC rallies for Canada Post workers on the Hill.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 1, 2025
Matthew Boswell
Matthew Boswell
Competition Commissioner Matthew Boswell is hosting a summit on competition in Canada's economy today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Boswell convenes competition summit in Ottawa

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 1, 2025
  • Plus, the CLC rallies for Canada Post workers on the Hill.

Boswell convenes competition summit in Ottawa

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 1, 2025
  • Plus, the CLC rallies for Canada Post workers on the Hill.
Matthew Boswell
Competition Commissioner Matthew Boswell is hosting a summit on competition in Canada's economy today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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Carney, Simon to speak at National Day for Truth and Reconciliation ceremony

  • Plus, updates from the ethics commissioner’s files.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 30, 2025
Governor General Mary Simon and her husband Whit Fraser, pictured attending the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event on Parliament Hill in Ottawa a year ago. Simon will help to lead the ceremony again this year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney, Simon to speak at National Day for Truth and Reconciliation ceremony

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 30, 2025
  • Plus, updates from the ethics commissioner’s files.

Carney, Simon to speak at National Day for Truth and Reconciliation ceremony

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 30, 2025
  • Plus, updates from the ethics commissioner’s files.
Governor General Mary Simon and her husband Whit Fraser, pictured attending the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event on Parliament Hill in Ottawa a year ago. Simon will help to lead the ceremony again this year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Q&A | The legal battle over the ‘notwithstanding’ clause, explained 

  • 'The scope of Sec. 33 must be understood keeping in mind the unwritten constitutional principle of respect for or protection of minorities,' argues University
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | September 29, 2025
The federal government, through Justice Minister Sean Fraser, has asked the Supreme Court to impose some limits on how the notwithstanding clause can be used, but has not taken a position on whether Quebec’s Bill 21 violates the Charter. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Q&A | The legal battle over the ‘notwithstanding’ clause, explained 

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | September 29, 2025
  • 'The scope of Sec. 33 must be understood keeping in mind the unwritten constitutional principle of respect for or protection of minorities,' argues University

Q&A | The legal battle over the ‘notwithstanding’ clause, explained 

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | September 29, 2025
  • 'The scope of Sec. 33 must be understood keeping in mind the unwritten constitutional principle of respect for or protection of minorities,' argues University
The federal government, through Justice Minister Sean Fraser, has asked the Supreme Court to impose some limits on how the notwithstanding clause can be used, but has not taken a position on whether Quebec’s Bill 21 violates the Charter. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Budget watchdog calls government’s fiscal track ‘alarming,’ ‘stupefying,’ ‘unsustainable’ 

  • A new report projects the deficit will 'increase sharply' from $51.7-billion in 2024-25 to $68.5-billion in 2025-26, thanks to the combination of economic weakness,
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | September 26, 2025
Interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques says the government’s fiscal position is 'certainly not sustainable.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Budget watchdog calls government’s fiscal track ‘alarming,’ ‘stupefying,’ ‘unsustainable’ 

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | September 26, 2025
  • A new report projects the deficit will 'increase sharply' from $51.7-billion in 2024-25 to $68.5-billion in 2025-26, thanks to the combination of economic weakness,

Budget watchdog calls government’s fiscal track ‘alarming,’ ‘stupefying,’ ‘unsustainable’ 

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | September 26, 2025
  • A new report projects the deficit will 'increase sharply' from $51.7-billion in 2024-25 to $68.5-billion in 2025-26, thanks to the combination of economic weakness,
Interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques says the government’s fiscal position is 'certainly not sustainable.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney meets Starmer in London

  • Plus, the House debates the cyber security bill.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 26, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney is in London today and tomorrow where he will meet the British prime minister and other world leaders. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney meets Starmer in London

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 26, 2025
  • Plus, the House debates the cyber security bill.

Carney meets Starmer in London

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 26, 2025
  • Plus, the House debates the cyber security bill.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is in London today and tomorrow where he will meet the British prime minister and other world leaders. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PBO reports on Canada’s finances and economy

  • Plus, Carney greets his Irish counterpart in Ottawa.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 25, 2025
Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques will release a report on Canada's economy, and the government's financial picture today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PBO reports on Canada’s finances and economy

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 25, 2025
  • Plus, Carney greets his Irish counterpart in Ottawa.

PBO reports on Canada’s finances and economy

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 25, 2025
  • Plus, Carney greets his Irish counterpart in Ottawa.
Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques will release a report on Canada's economy, and the government's financial picture today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Anandasangaree’s in trouble

  • Plus, MPs begin debate on the minister's telecomm security bill.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 24, 2025
Gary Anandasangaree
Gary Anandasangaree
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is once again under fire, this time for private remarks he made about the gun buyback program he is leading. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Anandasangaree’s in trouble

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 24, 2025
  • Plus, MPs begin debate on the minister's telecomm security bill.

Anandasangaree’s in trouble

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 24, 2025
  • Plus, MPs begin debate on the minister's telecomm security bill.
Gary Anandasangaree
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is once again under fire, this time for private remarks he made about the gun buyback program he is leading. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney and Zelenskyy press for return of Ukrainian children; Carney to attend reception hosted by Trump

  • Plus, MPs question the auditor general and Defence officials behind closed doors.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 23, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney will co-host a talk with Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy in New York today about children abducted from Ukraine by Russia. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney and Zelenskyy press for return of Ukrainian children; Carney to attend reception hosted by Trump

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 23, 2025
  • Plus, MPs question the auditor general and Defence officials behind closed doors.

Carney and Zelenskyy press for return of Ukrainian children; Carney to attend reception hosted by Trump

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 23, 2025
  • Plus, MPs question the auditor general and Defence officials behind closed doors.
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney will co-host a talk with Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy in New York today about children abducted from Ukraine by Russia. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fraser tables his hate crime bill

  • Plus, it’s the second day of Prime Minister Carney’s visit to Mexico.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 19, 2025
Justice Minister Sean Fraser will speak to reporters about the government's new legislation to combat hate crimes today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Fraser tables his hate crime bill

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 19, 2025
  • Plus, it’s the second day of Prime Minister Carney’s visit to Mexico.

Fraser tables his hate crime bill

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 19, 2025
  • Plus, it’s the second day of Prime Minister Carney’s visit to Mexico.
Justice Minister Sean Fraser will speak to reporters about the government's new legislation to combat hate crimes today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Industry Canada’s annual plan projects $3.9-billion boost to budget by 2027-28

  • The largest increase is tied to what the department categorized as 'companies, investment, and growth' with the budget growing from $3.2-billion in 2024-25 to
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | September 18, 2025
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly is among four MPs responsible for Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada's many files. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Industry Canada’s annual plan projects $3.9-billion boost to budget by 2027-28

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | September 18, 2025
  • The largest increase is tied to what the department categorized as 'companies, investment, and growth' with the budget growing from $3.2-billion in 2024-25 to

Industry Canada’s annual plan projects $3.9-billion boost to budget by 2027-28

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | September 18, 2025
  • The largest increase is tied to what the department categorized as 'companies, investment, and growth' with the budget growing from $3.2-billion in 2024-25 to
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly is among four MPs responsible for Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada's many files. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney heads to Mexico

  • Plus, Politics This Morning talks with the new PBO.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 18, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with the president of Mexico today in Mexico City. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney heads to Mexico

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 18, 2025
  • Plus, Politics This Morning talks with the new PBO.

Carney heads to Mexico

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 18, 2025
  • Plus, Politics This Morning talks with the new PBO.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with the president of Mexico today in Mexico City. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Freeland exits the cabinet (again)

  • Plus, the AFN chief meets the housing minister today.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 17, 2025
Chrystia Freeland has left the cabinet to take a job representing the government in talks on Ukrainian reconstruction. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Freeland exits the cabinet (again)

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 17, 2025
  • Plus, the AFN chief meets the housing minister today.

Freeland exits the cabinet (again)

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 17, 2025
  • Plus, the AFN chief meets the housing minister today.
Chrystia Freeland has left the cabinet to take a job representing the government in talks on Ukrainian reconstruction. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Border bill back on the agenda

  • Plus, we recap the first day in the House, and in QP.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 16, 2025
Gary Anandasangaree
Gary Anandasangaree
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree's Bill C-2 is up for debate in the House today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Border bill back on the agenda

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 16, 2025
  • Plus, we recap the first day in the House, and in QP.

Border bill back on the agenda

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 16, 2025
  • Plus, we recap the first day in the House, and in QP.
Gary Anandasangaree
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree's Bill C-2 is up for debate in the House today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Q&A | Carney’s ‘balancing act’ keeping the ‘elbows up’ crowd happy, with Sheila Copps

  • The Liberals are still in ‘a honeymoon period,’ but the government needs to be careful with the coming cuts, says the Chrétien-era cabinet minister.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | September 8, 2025
Mark Carney
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

Q&A | Carney’s ‘balancing act’ keeping the ‘elbows up’ crowd happy, with Sheila Copps

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | September 8, 2025
  • The Liberals are still in ‘a honeymoon period,’ but the government needs to be careful with the coming cuts, says the Chrétien-era cabinet minister.

Q&A | Carney’s ‘balancing act’ keeping the ‘elbows up’ crowd happy, with Sheila Copps

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | September 8, 2025
  • The Liberals are still in ‘a honeymoon period,’ but the government needs to be careful with the coming cuts, says the Chrétien-era cabinet minister.
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

Conservatives convene in Calgary

  • Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney makes an announcement in Toronto.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 5, 2025
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is among the speakers at the Canada Strong and Free Network's event in Calgary. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservatives convene in Calgary

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 5, 2025
  • Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney makes an announcement in Toronto.

Conservatives convene in Calgary

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 5, 2025
  • Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney makes an announcement in Toronto.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is among the speakers at the Canada Strong and Free Network's event in Calgary. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

G7 speakers descend on Ottawa (and Chelsea)

  • Plus, unpacking Poilievre’s promise to end the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 4, 2025
House Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia is hosting a conference of his G7 peers in Ottawa and Chelsea, Que., over the next two days. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

G7 speakers descend on Ottawa (and Chelsea)

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 4, 2025
  • Plus, unpacking Poilievre’s promise to end the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.

G7 speakers descend on Ottawa (and Chelsea)

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 4, 2025
  • Plus, unpacking Poilievre’s promise to end the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
House Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia is hosting a conference of his G7 peers in Ottawa and Chelsea, Que., over the next two days. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Don’t call it a retreat

  • Plus, Poilievre talks immigration in Mississauga.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 3, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney will talk strategy with his cabinet in Toronto today and tomorrow. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Don’t call it a retreat

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 3, 2025
  • Plus, Poilievre talks immigration in Mississauga.

Don’t call it a retreat

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 3, 2025
  • Plus, Poilievre talks immigration in Mississauga.
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney will talk strategy with his cabinet in Toronto today and tomorrow. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

GDP report incoming 

  • Plus, the feds wrap a consultation on the new home-building agency.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 29, 2025
François-Philippe Champagne
François-Philippe Champagne
Statistics Canada will publish the GDP report for the second quarter of 2025 today, which will guide the budget process currently led by Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

GDP report incoming 

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 29, 2025
  • Plus, the feds wrap a consultation on the new home-building agency.

GDP report incoming 

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 29, 2025
  • Plus, the feds wrap a consultation on the new home-building agency.
François-Philippe Champagne
Statistics Canada will publish the GDP report for the second quarter of 2025 today, which will guide the budget process currently led by Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Budget consultation extended

  • Plus, the PBO estimates the cost of paying public servants.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 28, 2025
François-Philippe Champagne
François-Philippe Champagne
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is planning to release his first budget in October. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Budget consultation extended

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 28, 2025
  • Plus, the PBO estimates the cost of paying public servants.

Budget consultation extended

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 28, 2025
  • Plus, the PBO estimates the cost of paying public servants.
François-Philippe Champagne
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is planning to release his first budget in October. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Carney and McGuinty meet the troops

  • Plus, Stephen Fuhr meets with the F-35 builder in Texas.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, IREM KOCA | August 27, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to meet with Canadian Armed Forces members in Latvia today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney and McGuinty meet the troops

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, IREM KOCA | August 27, 2025
  • Plus, Stephen Fuhr meets with the F-35 builder in Texas.

Carney and McGuinty meet the troops

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, IREM KOCA | August 27, 2025
  • Plus, Stephen Fuhr meets with the F-35 builder in Texas.
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to meet with Canadian Armed Forces members in Latvia today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney meets Merz in Germany

  • Plus, what MP office budgets look like this year.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 26, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with his German counterpart in Berlin today. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Carney meets Merz in Germany

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 26, 2025
  • Plus, what MP office budgets look like this year.

Carney meets Merz in Germany

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 26, 2025
  • Plus, what MP office budgets look like this year.
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with his German counterpart in Berlin today. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

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