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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.

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 13, 2025
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
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 13, 2025
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 13, 2025
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
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 12, 2025
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
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 12, 2025
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 12, 2025
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
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
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 11, 2025
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
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
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
Jerry DeMarco
Environment Commissioner Jerry DeMarco will publish his latest reports on the government today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Jerry DeMarco
Environment Commissioner Jerry DeMarco will publish his latest reports on the government today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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
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
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
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
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
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 4, 2025
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
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
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 4, 2025
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
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will unveil his long-awaited budget today. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will unveil his long-awaited budget today. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
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
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 3, 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 28, 2025
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
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with his counterpart in Singapore. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with his counterpart in Singapore. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 24, 2025
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
Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Malaysia, Singapore, and South Korea between Oct. 24 and Nov. 1. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Malaysia, Singapore, and South Korea between Oct. 24 and Nov. 1. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
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
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
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
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
Auditor General Karen Hogan will reveal new reports on a half dozen government projects and priorities today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Auditor General Karen Hogan will reveal new reports on a half dozen government projects and priorities today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 15, 2025
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
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 15, 2025
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 15, 2025
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
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 14, 2025
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 14, 2025
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 14, 2025
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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
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
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is scheduled to appear before the House Public Safety Committee today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is scheduled to appear before the House Public Safety Committee today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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
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
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
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
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
Chrystia Freeland
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
Chrystia Freeland
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
The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international agreement on plastic pollution began yesterday and runs until April 29. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international agreement on plastic pollution began yesterday and runs until April 29. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Defence Minister Bill Blair is in Northwest Territories this week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Defence Minister Bill Blair is in Northwest Territories this week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The West Block. Canada's Parliament is looking for a new poet laureate. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The West Block. Canada's Parliament is looking for a new poet laureate. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Finance Minister Christie Freeland will kick off the debate on their budget in the House today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Finance Minister Christie Freeland will kick off the debate on their budget in the House today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The view of the House of Commons Chamber from the bar. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The view of the House of Commons Chamber from the bar. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will present her government's annual budget today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will present her government's annual budget today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is delivering a speech this morning at the Canada Strong and Free Conference in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is delivering a speech this morning at the Canada Strong and Free Conference in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade