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Peter Mazereeuw

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.

Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to shuffle his cabinet before the cabinet retreat in Halifax at the end of August, though he'll name one new minister today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to shuffle his cabinet before the cabinet retreat in Halifax at the end of August, though he'll name one new minister today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative MP Larry Brock attends the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Accounts meets on Jan. 25, 2024, as it continues its study on the ArriveCan app.
Conservative MP Larry Brock questioned Stephen Anderson during a meeting of the House Ethics Committee yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative MP Larry Brock attends the House of Commons Standing Committee on Public Accounts meets on Jan. 25, 2024, as it continues its study on the ArriveCan app.
Conservative MP Larry Brock questioned Stephen Anderson during a meeting of the House Ethics Committee yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault
The House Ethics Committee is meeting to study Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault's business relationships today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault
The House Ethics Committee is meeting to study Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault's business relationships today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Mary Ng
Trade Minister Mary Ng is participating in a summit of G7 trade ministers in Italy today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Mary Ng
Trade Minister Mary Ng is participating in a summit of G7 trade ministers in Italy today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Gary Anandasangaree
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree will deliver a formal apology to nine Dakota and Lakota First Nations this morning for the Canadian government's decision to label them refugees and deny them the rights afforded to other First Nations. The Hill Times photograph by Jesse Cnockaert
Gary Anandasangaree
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree will deliver a formal apology to nine Dakota and Lakota First Nations this morning for the Canadian government's decision to label them refugees and deny them the rights afforded to other First Nations. The Hill Times photograph by Jesse Cnockaert
The PMO is considering replacing Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, according to a recent report in The Globe and Mail. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The PMO is considering replacing Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, according to a recent report in The Globe and Mail. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government announced yesterday that it intends to purchase 12 non-nuclear submarines for the Navy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government announced yesterday that it intends to purchase 12 non-nuclear submarines for the Navy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Bill Blair
Defence Minister Bill Blair will discuss 'Nordic security' with a panel of other defence ministers in Washington today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Bill Blair
Defence Minister Bill Blair will discuss 'Nordic security' with a panel of other defence ministers in Washington today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is holding another party fundraiser at a private club today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is holding another party fundraiser at a private club today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is representing Canada at a NATO summit in Washington, and meeting with U.S. lawmakers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is representing Canada at a NATO summit in Washington, and meeting with U.S. lawmakers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
U.K. High Commissioner Susannah Goshko is holding an election watch party at her temporary residence this evening. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
U.K. High Commissioner Susannah Goshko is holding an election watch party at her temporary residence this evening. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson is getting together with his provincial and territorial counterparts in Calgary this week to talk policy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson is getting together with his provincial and territorial counterparts in Calgary this week to talk policy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
French President Emmanuel Macron suffered a blow in the first round of the French legislative elections on June 30. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
French President Emmanuel Macron suffered a blow in the first round of the French legislative elections on June 30. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Discourse around Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's leadership reached a fever pitch this week, and shows no signs of subsiding. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Discourse around Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's leadership reached a fever pitch this week, and shows no signs of subsiding. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault is hosting a gathering of Canadian environment ministers and senior public servants in Ottawa today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault is hosting a gathering of Canadian environment ministers and senior public servants in Ottawa today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Voters in Toronto-St. Paul's chose a new MP in a byelection yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Voters in Toronto-St. Paul's chose a new MP in a byelection yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Freedom Convoy spokesperson Derek Noonan pictured at a previous press conference on Parliament Hill, beside Chris Dacey. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Freedom Convoy spokesperson Derek Noonan pictured at a previous press conference on Parliament Hill, beside Chris Dacey. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Senate Speaker’s Parade, pictured on Feb. 6, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Senate Speaker’s Parade, pictured on Feb. 6, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon will oversee what may be the final hours before the summer break in the House today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon will oversee what may be the final hours before the summer break in the House today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
RCMP Commissioner Michael Duheme will take questions today from a committee of MPs investigating the ArriveCan scandal. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
RCMP Commissioner Michael Duheme will take questions today from a committee of MPs investigating the ArriveCan scandal. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon has his work cut out for him this week as he tries to coax certain government bills across the finish line. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon has his work cut out for him this week as he tries to coax certain government bills across the finish line. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Konrad von Finckenstein tabled two annual reports to Parliament yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Konrad von Finckenstein tabled two annual reports to Parliament yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Italy for a meeting of G7 leaders. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Italy for a meeting of G7 leaders. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc's foreign interference bill is expected to come up for debate in the House today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc's foreign interference bill is expected to come up for debate in the House today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Former U.S. president, presumptive Republican presidential nominee, and convicted felon Donald Trump. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons
Former U.S. president, presumptive Republican presidential nominee, and convicted felon Donald Trump. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons
Northern Affairs and PrairiesCan Minister Dan Vandal will speak at a summit on the Indigenous economy in Ottawa today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Northern Affairs and PrairiesCan Minister Dan Vandal will speak at a summit on the Indigenous economy in Ottawa today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
A military uniform on display at CANSEC 2023. The defence and security convention returns to Ottawa today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
A military uniform on display at CANSEC 2023. The defence and security convention returns to Ottawa today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
House Speaker Greg Fergus will testify before a Commons committee today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
House Speaker Greg Fergus will testify before a Commons committee today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
After 27 meetings over 18 months, the Senate Fisheries and Oceans Committee yesterday delivered its report on the matter of seals. Spoiler alert: it's not looking good for the seals. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
After 27 meetings over 18 months, the Senate Fisheries and Oceans Committee yesterday delivered its report on the matter of seals. Spoiler alert: it's not looking good for the seals. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez will appear before a House committee this morning alongside Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc to talk about auto theft. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez will appear before a House committee this morning alongside Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc to talk about auto theft. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has pledged to work to end chronic homelessness in Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has pledged to work to end chronic homelessness in Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's budget implementation bill will be debated for hours this morning, afternoon, and evening in the House. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's budget implementation bill will be debated for hours this morning, afternoon, and evening in the House. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre might have been across the country from one another on Thursday, but they each still managed to muster up some partisanship. Screenshots courtesy of CPAC
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre might have been across the country from one another on Thursday, but they each still managed to muster up some partisanship. Screenshots courtesy of CPAC
Information Commissioner Caroline Maynard will testify before a House committee today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Information Commissioner Caroline Maynard will testify before a House committee today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
MPs on the House Public Accounts Committee are scheduled to question CBSA president Erin O'Gorman about the ArriveCan scandal again today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
MPs on the House Public Accounts Committee are scheduled to question CBSA president Erin O'Gorman about the ArriveCan scandal again today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon has proposed a motion to fast-track the progression of Bill C-64 through the House. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon has proposed a motion to fast-track the progression of Bill C-64 through the House. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Public Service of Alliance president Chris Aylward and other civil service union leaders will hold a press conference on Parliament Hill today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Public Service of Alliance president Chris Aylward and other civil service union leaders will hold a press conference on Parliament Hill today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured addressing the National Prayer Breakfast in Ottawa in 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured addressing the National Prayer Breakfast in Ottawa in 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue will release her first report on the impact of foreign interference in the 2019 and 2021 elections today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue will release her first report on the impact of foreign interference in the 2019 and 2021 elections today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canada's Ambassador to the U.S., Kirsten Hillman, speaking to U.S. Ambassador David Cohen in Canada last year. Hillman is helping the Canadian Chamber of Commerce to build bridges with U.S. powerbrokers in Washington today. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Canada's Ambassador to the U.S., Kirsten Hillman, speaking to U.S. Ambassador David Cohen in Canada last year. Hillman is helping the Canadian Chamber of Commerce to build bridges with U.S. powerbrokers in Washington today. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
MPs will wrap up their debate on Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's annual budget, and hold a vote on it this evening. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
MPs will wrap up their debate on Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's annual budget, and hold a vote on it this evening. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
At least five different groups are courting MPs on and around Parliament today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
At least five different groups are courting MPs on and around Parliament today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is using two tax credits to reward Honda Canada for building a new electric vehicle factory in Ontario. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is using two tax credits to reward Honda Canada for building a new electric vehicle factory in Ontario. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
A handful of ministers will hold public events to talk about budget spending on electric vehicles today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
A handful of ministers will hold public events to talk about budget spending on electric vehicles today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | April 24, 2024
Jane Philpott, the former federal health minister and current dean of health sciences at Queen's University, spoke to The Hill Times about how to fix Canada's ailing family health systems. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | April 24, 2024
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | April 24, 2024
Jane Philpott, the former federal health minister and current dean of health sciences at Queen's University, spoke to The Hill Times about how to fix Canada's ailing family health systems. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade