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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.

The PBO dissects the budget

  • Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks in Montreal.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 14, 2025
The interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques will publish his team's report on the federal budget today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

The PBO dissects the budget

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 14, 2025
  • Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks in Montreal.

The PBO dissects the budget

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 14, 2025
  • Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks in Montreal.
The interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques will publish his team's report on the federal budget today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Emergency ministers meet in TO

  • Good Thursday morning, In today’s Politics This Morning: Prime Minister Mark Carney will be in Terrace, B.C. today. He’ll hold a press conference there
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 13, 2025
Eleanor Olszewski
Eleanor Olszewski
Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski will meet with her provincial and territorial counterparts in Toronto today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Emergency ministers meet in TO

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 13, 2025
  • Good Thursday morning, In today’s Politics This Morning: Prime Minister Mark Carney will be in Terrace, B.C. today. He’ll hold a press conference there

Emergency ministers meet in TO

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 13, 2025
  • Good Thursday morning, In today’s Politics This Morning: Prime Minister Mark Carney will be in Terrace, B.C. today. He’ll hold a press conference there
Eleanor Olszewski
Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski will meet with her provincial and territorial counterparts in Toronto today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Prison investigator to make final plea for reforms

  • Plus, Carney raises cash in Vancouver.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 12, 2025
Ivan Zinger
Ivan Zinger
Ivan Zinger, the correctional investigator of Canada, will call attention to failings in the federal prison system at a press conference today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Prison investigator to make final plea for reforms

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 12, 2025
  • Plus, Carney raises cash in Vancouver.

Prison investigator to make final plea for reforms

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 12, 2025
  • Plus, Carney raises cash in Vancouver.
Ivan Zinger
Ivan Zinger, the correctional investigator of Canada, will call attention to failings in the federal prison system at a press conference today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Lest we forget

  • Plus, Anand hosts G7 peers in Niagara.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 11, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney will join veterans and other dignitaries at the National War Memorial this morning for Canada's Remembrance Day ceremony. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Lest we forget

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 11, 2025
  • Plus, Anand hosts G7 peers in Niagara.

Lest we forget

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 11, 2025
  • Plus, Anand hosts G7 peers in Niagara.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will join veterans and other dignitaries at the National War Memorial this morning for Canada's Remembrance Day ceremony. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Confidence vote: Take two

  • Plus, more trouble brews for Poilievre after a long-time Alberta MP resigns.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 7, 2025
Yves-Francois Blanchet
Yves-Francois Blanchet
The House will vote on a Bloc Québécois amendment to the government's motion on the budget today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Confidence vote: Take two

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 7, 2025
  • Plus, more trouble brews for Poilievre after a long-time Alberta MP resigns.

Confidence vote: Take two

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 7, 2025
  • Plus, more trouble brews for Poilievre after a long-time Alberta MP resigns.
Yves-Francois Blanchet
The House will vote on a Bloc Québécois amendment to the government's motion on the budget today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

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
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Politics This Morning: Joly talks foreign policy

  • Good Friday morning, Government officials will brief the press today on the state of COVID-19 in the country, beginning at 11 a.m. Ottawa time.
Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly will delve into the hard realities of Canadian foreign policy today at an event organized by the University of Toronto's Munk School. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Joly talks foreign policy

  • Good Friday morning, Government officials will brief the press today on the state of COVID-19 in the country, beginning at 11 a.m. Ottawa time.

Politics This Morning: Joly talks foreign policy

  • Good Friday morning, Government officials will brief the press today on the state of COVID-19 in the country, beginning at 11 a.m. Ottawa time.
Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly will delve into the hard realities of Canadian foreign policy today at an event organized by the University of Toronto's Munk School. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Emergency ministers meet

  • Good Thursday morning, and happy St. Patrick’s Day. Saint Patrick (or, more properly, Pádraig) is a patron saint of Ireland, who was bestowed with
Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair will meet with provincial and territorial public safety ministers today, then take questions from reporters. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Emergency ministers meet

  • Good Thursday morning, and happy St. Patrick’s Day. Saint Patrick (or, more properly, Pádraig) is a patron saint of Ireland, who was bestowed with

Politics This Morning: Emergency ministers meet

  • Good Thursday morning, and happy St. Patrick’s Day. Saint Patrick (or, more properly, Pádraig) is a patron saint of Ireland, who was bestowed with
Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair will meet with provincial and territorial public safety ministers today, then take questions from reporters. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Trudeau and Ford grip ‘n’ grin for EVs

  • Good Wednesday morning, Prime Minister JUSTIN TRUDEAU is making a rare appearance alongside Ontario Premier DOUG FORD today.  Trudeau and Ford are making a
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured during a press conference in 2019. The two have often been at odds politically, but will team up for a joint funding announcement at a Honda auto manufacturing plant today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Trudeau and Ford grip ‘n’ grin for EVs

  • Good Wednesday morning, Prime Minister JUSTIN TRUDEAU is making a rare appearance alongside Ontario Premier DOUG FORD today.  Trudeau and Ford are making a

Politics This Morning: Trudeau and Ford grip ‘n’ grin for EVs

  • Good Wednesday morning, Prime Minister JUSTIN TRUDEAU is making a rare appearance alongside Ontario Premier DOUG FORD today.  Trudeau and Ford are making a
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured during a press conference in 2019. The two have often been at odds politically, but will team up for a joint funding announcement at a Honda auto manufacturing plant today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Zelenskyy to address Parliament

  • Good Tuesday morning, Ukrainian President VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY’s scheduled address to Canada’s Parliament at 11:15 a.m. Ottawa time looks to be the No. 1 event
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address Canada's Parliament today following remarks from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at 11:15 Ottawa time. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Politics This Morning: Zelenskyy to address Parliament

  • Good Tuesday morning, Ukrainian President VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY’s scheduled address to Canada’s Parliament at 11:15 a.m. Ottawa time looks to be the No. 1 event

Politics This Morning: Zelenskyy to address Parliament

  • Good Tuesday morning, Ukrainian President VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY’s scheduled address to Canada’s Parliament at 11:15 a.m. Ottawa time looks to be the No. 1 event
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address Canada's Parliament today following remarks from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at 11:15 Ottawa time. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Politics This Morning: PBO zooms in on military spending plans

  • Good Friday morning, Prime Minister JUSTIN TRUDEAU will end his trip through Europe today with a press conference in Poland at 10 a.m. local
A CF-18 Hornet aircraft arrives at Thule Air Base in Greenland to take part in a Exercise AMALGAM DART, North American Aerospace Defense Command exercise on March 20, 2021. Canada's aging fighter aircraft are in desparate need of replacement. Canadian Armed Forces photograph by Master Corporal Gary Calvé

Politics This Morning: PBO zooms in on military spending plans

  • Good Friday morning, Prime Minister JUSTIN TRUDEAU will end his trip through Europe today with a press conference in Poland at 10 a.m. local

Politics This Morning: PBO zooms in on military spending plans

  • Good Friday morning, Prime Minister JUSTIN TRUDEAU will end his trip through Europe today with a press conference in Poland at 10 a.m. local
A CF-18 Hornet aircraft arrives at Thule Air Base in Greenland to take part in a Exercise AMALGAM DART, North American Aerospace Defense Command exercise on March 20, 2021. Canada's aging fighter aircraft are in desparate need of replacement. Canadian Armed Forces photograph by Master Corporal Gary Calvé

Politics This Morning: Trudeau to Poland, Ng to India

  • Good Thursday morning, Prime Minister JUSTIN TRUDEAU continues his Eurotrip today, starting with a Berlin breakfast with German President FRANK-WALTER STEINMEIER, and continuing with
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will travel to Poland today, where he will meet with President Andrzej Duda. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Politics This Morning: Trudeau to Poland, Ng to India

  • Good Thursday morning, Prime Minister JUSTIN TRUDEAU continues his Eurotrip today, starting with a Berlin breakfast with German President FRANK-WALTER STEINMEIER, and continuing with

Politics This Morning: Trudeau to Poland, Ng to India

  • Good Thursday morning, Prime Minister JUSTIN TRUDEAU continues his Eurotrip today, starting with a Berlin breakfast with German President FRANK-WALTER STEINMEIER, and continuing with
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will travel to Poland today, where he will meet with President Andrzej Duda. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Politics This Morning: Military takes centre stage

  • Good Wednesday morning, Prime Minister JUSTIN TRUDEAU continues his trip through Europe today with a stop in Berlin, Germany. Trudeau will visit a memorial
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is delivering a speech at 10:55 a.m. today as part of the Ottawa Conference on Security and Defence. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Military takes centre stage

  • Good Wednesday morning, Prime Minister JUSTIN TRUDEAU continues his trip through Europe today with a stop in Berlin, Germany. Trudeau will visit a memorial

Politics This Morning: Military takes centre stage

  • Good Wednesday morning, Prime Minister JUSTIN TRUDEAU continues his trip through Europe today with a stop in Berlin, Germany. Trudeau will visit a memorial
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is delivering a speech at 10:55 a.m. today as part of the Ottawa Conference on Security and Defence. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Golf cheques away

  • Good Tuesday morning, The House of Commons is adjourned today, and will be until March 21. The invasion of Ukraine is keeping a handful
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino is announcing help for survivors of human trafficking in British Columbia this morning, one of seven government ministers making funding announcements today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Golf cheques away

  • Good Tuesday morning, The House of Commons is adjourned today, and will be until March 21. The invasion of Ukraine is keeping a handful

Politics This Morning: Golf cheques away

  • Good Tuesday morning, The House of Commons is adjourned today, and will be until March 21. The invasion of Ukraine is keeping a handful
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino is announcing help for survivors of human trafficking in British Columbia this morning, one of seven government ministers making funding announcements today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Finance bill back in the spotlight

  • Good Friday morning, MPs and Senators are meeting today for the last time until the week of March 21, with two break weeks for
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's bill to implement the fall economic statement is up for debate in the House of Commons today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Finance bill back in the spotlight

  • Good Friday morning, MPs and Senators are meeting today for the last time until the week of March 21, with two break weeks for

Politics This Morning: Finance bill back in the spotlight

  • Good Friday morning, MPs and Senators are meeting today for the last time until the week of March 21, with two break weeks for
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's bill to implement the fall economic statement is up for debate in the House of Commons today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: MPs debate Ukraine; MacKay wades back in

  • Good Thursday morning, It’s a busy one today. Let’s get into it. Prime Minister JUSTIN TRUDEAU will make an announcement alongside Trade Minister MARY
Hundreds of Ukrainian Canadians and their supporters marched in Ottawa on Feb. 27 outside of Ottawa City Hall to protest Russia’s attack on Ukraine. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Politics This Morning: MPs debate Ukraine; MacKay wades back in

  • Good Thursday morning, It’s a busy one today. Let’s get into it. Prime Minister JUSTIN TRUDEAU will make an announcement alongside Trade Minister MARY

Politics This Morning: MPs debate Ukraine; MacKay wades back in

  • Good Thursday morning, It’s a busy one today. Let’s get into it. Prime Minister JUSTIN TRUDEAU will make an announcement alongside Trade Minister MARY
Hundreds of Ukrainian Canadians and their supporters marched in Ottawa on Feb. 27 outside of Ottawa City Hall to protest Russia’s attack on Ukraine. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Politics This Morning: To raise, or not to raise?

  • Good Wednesday morning, MPs and ministers will come together this morning for their weekly caucus meetings. At 10 a.m., the Bank of Canada will
The Bank of Canada, led by Tiff Macklem, will announce a decision this morning on whether to raise or maintain the key interest rate. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: To raise, or not to raise?

  • Good Wednesday morning, MPs and ministers will come together this morning for their weekly caucus meetings. At 10 a.m., the Bank of Canada will

Politics This Morning: To raise, or not to raise?

  • Good Wednesday morning, MPs and ministers will come together this morning for their weekly caucus meetings. At 10 a.m., the Bank of Canada will
The Bank of Canada, led by Tiff Macklem, will announce a decision this morning on whether to raise or maintain the key interest rate. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Why the no-fly zone won’t fly

  • Good Tuesday morning, Let’s take a moment to welcome the month of March. Pandemics, insurrections, and nuclear sabre-rattling aside, at least winter is on
Defence Minister Anita Anand is in charge of Canada's engagement with NATO. Canada and other countries are facing calls to establish a 'no-fly zone' over Ukraine. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Why the no-fly zone won’t fly

  • Good Tuesday morning, Let’s take a moment to welcome the month of March. Pandemics, insurrections, and nuclear sabre-rattling aside, at least winter is on

Politics This Morning: Why the no-fly zone won’t fly

  • Good Tuesday morning, Let’s take a moment to welcome the month of March. Pandemics, insurrections, and nuclear sabre-rattling aside, at least winter is on
Defence Minister Anita Anand is in charge of Canada's engagement with NATO. Canada and other countries are facing calls to establish a 'no-fly zone' over Ukraine. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Mendicino, Lucki face grilling over ‘convoy’ handling

  • Good Friday morning, You have no doubt, by now, heard of the federal government’s initial response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine: a ban
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino will defend the government's response to the 'convoy' occupation of Ottawa during a committee meeting today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Mendicino, Lucki face grilling over ‘convoy’ handling

  • Good Friday morning, You have no doubt, by now, heard of the federal government’s initial response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine: a ban

Politics This Morning: Mendicino, Lucki face grilling over ‘convoy’ handling

  • Good Friday morning, You have no doubt, by now, heard of the federal government’s initial response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine: a ban
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino will defend the government's response to the 'convoy' occupation of Ottawa during a committee meeting today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: What happens now?

  • Good Thursday morning, As you may have heard, Prime Minister JUSTIN TRUDEAU revoked his government’s use of the Emergencies Act yesterday afternoon, putting an
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced yesterday that the government was dropping its use of the Emergencies Act, two days after he pressed MPs to confirm those powers in a vote in the House. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: What happens now?

  • Good Thursday morning, As you may have heard, Prime Minister JUSTIN TRUDEAU revoked his government’s use of the Emergencies Act yesterday afternoon, putting an

Politics This Morning: What happens now?

  • Good Thursday morning, As you may have heard, Prime Minister JUSTIN TRUDEAU revoked his government’s use of the Emergencies Act yesterday afternoon, putting an
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced yesterday that the government was dropping its use of the Emergencies Act, two days after he pressed MPs to confirm those powers in a vote in the House. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Senators weigh pulling emergency powers

  • Good Wednesday morning, Prime Minister JUSTIN TRUDEAU will meet with his incident response group today to talk about the (now former) protest blockades, and
The Senate of Canada building. Senators will continue debating whether to rescind the government's special powers under the Emergencies Act today. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Politics This Morning: Senators weigh pulling emergency powers

  • Good Wednesday morning, Prime Minister JUSTIN TRUDEAU will meet with his incident response group today to talk about the (now former) protest blockades, and

Politics This Morning: Senators weigh pulling emergency powers

  • Good Wednesday morning, Prime Minister JUSTIN TRUDEAU will meet with his incident response group today to talk about the (now former) protest blockades, and
The Senate of Canada building. Senators will continue debating whether to rescind the government's special powers under the Emergencies Act today. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Politics This Morning: Trudeau meets with world leaders on Ukraine

  • Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect the decisions by the House and Senate to cancel their sittings today. Good Friday morning,
Freedom Convoy supporters continued their occupation of Ottawa's downtown yesterday, while police began to mass and cordon off the area ahead of what they said was an 'imminent' action to break up the occupation. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Trudeau meets with world leaders on Ukraine

  • Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect the decisions by the House and Senate to cancel their sittings today. Good Friday morning,

Politics This Morning: Trudeau meets with world leaders on Ukraine

  • Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect the decisions by the House and Senate to cancel their sittings today. Good Friday morning,
Freedom Convoy supporters continued their occupation of Ottawa's downtown yesterday, while police began to mass and cordon off the area ahead of what they said was an 'imminent' action to break up the occupation. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: MPs to begin debate over Emergencies Act

  • Good Thursday morning, It’s an historic day in the House of Commons, as MPs are expected to begin debating the government’s decision to invoke
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's decision to invoke the Emergencies Act to deal with protesters occupying Ottawa and threatening border crossings will be debated in the House of Commons today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: MPs to begin debate over Emergencies Act

  • Good Thursday morning, It’s an historic day in the House of Commons, as MPs are expected to begin debating the government’s decision to invoke

Politics This Morning: MPs to begin debate over Emergencies Act

  • Good Thursday morning, It’s an historic day in the House of Commons, as MPs are expected to begin debating the government’s decision to invoke
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's decision to invoke the Emergencies Act to deal with protesters occupying Ottawa and threatening border crossings will be debated in the House of Commons today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Parliament readies for Emergency Act motion

  • Good Wednesday morning, The government’s decision to trigger the Emergencies Act is, justifiably, the topic du jour around the Hill today.  Prime Minister JUSTIN
Protesters use their vehicles to block the intersection at Rideau Street and Sussex Drive on Feb. 15, 2022, as their occupation of downtown Ottawa enters its third week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Parliament readies for Emergency Act motion

  • Good Wednesday morning, The government’s decision to trigger the Emergencies Act is, justifiably, the topic du jour around the Hill today.  Prime Minister JUSTIN

Politics This Morning: Parliament readies for Emergency Act motion

  • Good Wednesday morning, The government’s decision to trigger the Emergencies Act is, justifiably, the topic du jour around the Hill today.  Prime Minister JUSTIN
Protesters use their vehicles to block the intersection at Rideau Street and Sussex Drive on Feb. 15, 2022, as their occupation of downtown Ottawa enters its third week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Ottawa doesn’t need the military, says ex-general, MP Andrew Leslie

  • The Canadian Forces won’t be, and shouldn’t be, sending troops to clear the protesters occupying downtown Ottawa, or anywhere else. So said Prime Minister
Andrew Leslie, a former top Canadian Forces general and Liberal MP, says that those calling for the military to clear out protesters in Ottawa are wrong. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Ottawa doesn’t need the military, says ex-general, MP Andrew Leslie

  • The Canadian Forces won’t be, and shouldn’t be, sending troops to clear the protesters occupying downtown Ottawa, or anywhere else. So said Prime Minister

Politics This Morning: Ottawa doesn’t need the military, says ex-general, MP Andrew Leslie

  • The Canadian Forces won’t be, and shouldn’t be, sending troops to clear the protesters occupying downtown Ottawa, or anywhere else. So said Prime Minister
Andrew Leslie, a former top Canadian Forces general and Liberal MP, says that those calling for the military to clear out protesters in Ottawa are wrong. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Senate leaders respond to protesters

  • Good Friday morning, The occupation of downtown Ottawa continues today. Yesterday brought fresh news that some of the protesters were interfering with traffic to
The Senate of Canada Building, pictured on the day Mary Simon was sworn in as Governor General. The protesters now occupying Ottawa at one point demanded that the Governor General and the Senate cooperate with their effort to oust Canada's government. Some of the organizers have since disavowed that demand, while another called on the opposition parties in the House of Commons to participate instead. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Politics This Morning: Senate leaders respond to protesters

  • Good Friday morning, The occupation of downtown Ottawa continues today. Yesterday brought fresh news that some of the protesters were interfering with traffic to

Politics This Morning: Senate leaders respond to protesters

  • Good Friday morning, The occupation of downtown Ottawa continues today. Yesterday brought fresh news that some of the protesters were interfering with traffic to
The Senate of Canada Building, pictured on the day Mary Simon was sworn in as Governor General. The protesters now occupying Ottawa at one point demanded that the Governor General and the Senate cooperate with their effort to oust Canada's government. Some of the organizers have since disavowed that demand, while another called on the opposition parties in the House of Commons to participate instead. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

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