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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: Budget bill on the way

  • Good Thursday morning, It’s another busy day on the Hill and beyond. Ministers are defending their bills, policies, and spending before parliamentary committees. Senators
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured outside of the House of Commons on budget day. Freeland has signalled that she will introduce her budget implementation bill shortly. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Politics This Morning: Budget bill on the way

  • Good Thursday morning, It’s another busy day on the Hill and beyond. Ministers are defending their bills, policies, and spending before parliamentary committees. Senators

Politics This Morning: Budget bill on the way

  • Good Thursday morning, It’s another busy day on the Hill and beyond. Ministers are defending their bills, policies, and spending before parliamentary committees. Senators
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured outside of the House of Commons on budget day. Freeland has signalled that she will introduce her budget implementation bill shortly. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Politics This Morning: Census data revealed

  • Good Wednesday morning, MPs will hold their regular weekly caucus meetings today before heading into the House, and then some will head off to
People flock to Parliament Hill to celebrate Canada Day every July 1. Today, Statistics Canada will release new census data that tells us more about Canada and Canadians. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Politics This Morning: Census data revealed

  • Good Wednesday morning, MPs will hold their regular weekly caucus meetings today before heading into the House, and then some will head off to

Politics This Morning: Census data revealed

  • Good Wednesday morning, MPs will hold their regular weekly caucus meetings today before heading into the House, and then some will head off to
People flock to Parliament Hill to celebrate Canada Day every July 1. Today, Statistics Canada will release new census data that tells us more about Canada and Canadians. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Politics This Morning: Blindfolds and cigarettes optional—ministers to testify before E-Act committee 

  • Good Tuesday morning, Parliament is back in force this week, and there’s a lot going on in and outside of the Chamber(s). Ministers are
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino, left, and Justice Minister David Lametti will field questions this evening from MPs and Senators on a committee tasked with examining the government's decision to invoke the Emergencies Act to disperse protesters occupying downtown Ottawa earlier this year. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Blindfolds and cigarettes optional—ministers to testify before E-Act committee 

  • Good Tuesday morning, Parliament is back in force this week, and there’s a lot going on in and outside of the Chamber(s). Ministers are

Politics This Morning: Blindfolds and cigarettes optional—ministers to testify before E-Act committee 

  • Good Tuesday morning, Parliament is back in force this week, and there’s a lot going on in and outside of the Chamber(s). Ministers are
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino, left, and Justice Minister David Lametti will field questions this evening from MPs and Senators on a committee tasked with examining the government's decision to invoke the Emergencies Act to disperse protesters occupying downtown Ottawa earlier this year. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: PBO grades the budget, and Charest talks health

  • Good Friday morning, It’s the last weekday before MPs return to Ottawa for what should be a busy four-week stretch. The news won’t wait,
Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux will release a report this morning entitled, 'Budget 2022: Issues for Parliamentarians.' The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Politics This Morning: PBO grades the budget, and Charest talks health

  • Good Friday morning, It’s the last weekday before MPs return to Ottawa for what should be a busy four-week stretch. The news won’t wait,

Politics This Morning: PBO grades the budget, and Charest talks health

  • Good Friday morning, It’s the last weekday before MPs return to Ottawa for what should be a busy four-week stretch. The news won’t wait,
Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux will release a report this morning entitled, 'Budget 2022: Issues for Parliamentarians.' The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Politics This Morning: A presser so nice they’re doing it twice

  • Good Thursday morning, MPs and Senators are still out of town today, but the business of government and politics grinds on. Let’s start with
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault is announcing a new conservation policy in Quebec this morning, while his parliamentary secretary, Julie Dabrusin, is making the same announcement in Ontario. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: A presser so nice they’re doing it twice

  • Good Thursday morning, MPs and Senators are still out of town today, but the business of government and politics grinds on. Let’s start with

Politics This Morning: A presser so nice they’re doing it twice

  • Good Thursday morning, MPs and Senators are still out of town today, but the business of government and politics grinds on. Let’s start with
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault is announcing a new conservation policy in Quebec this morning, while his parliamentary secretary, Julie Dabrusin, is making the same announcement in Ontario. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Freeland in Washington, cash for seniors rolls out

  • Good Wednesday morning, Prime Minister JUSTIN TRUDEAU is in the Waterloo, Ont. region today, holding meetings and photo ops for Ramadan and the federal
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is in Washington this week for a series of multilateral meetings held by the IMF and World Bank. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Freeland in Washington, cash for seniors rolls out

  • Good Wednesday morning, Prime Minister JUSTIN TRUDEAU is in the Waterloo, Ont. region today, holding meetings and photo ops for Ramadan and the federal

Politics This Morning: Freeland in Washington, cash for seniors rolls out

  • Good Wednesday morning, Prime Minister JUSTIN TRUDEAU is in the Waterloo, Ont. region today, holding meetings and photo ops for Ramadan and the federal
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is in Washington this week for a series of multilateral meetings held by the IMF and World Bank. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Good news for fish, and a new COVID drug

  • Good Friday morning, It’s looking like another slow news day in political Ottawa, but Politics This Morning has come prepared. Let’s start with some
Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray's department recently released new fishery regulations that won praise from Oceana Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Good news for fish, and a new COVID drug

  • Good Friday morning, It’s looking like another slow news day in political Ottawa, but Politics This Morning has come prepared. Let’s start with some

Politics This Morning: Good news for fish, and a new COVID drug

  • Good Friday morning, It’s looking like another slow news day in political Ottawa, but Politics This Morning has come prepared. Let’s start with some
Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray's department recently released new fishery regulations that won praise from Oceana Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Top general Eyre dishes on changing military

  • Good Thursday morning, Canada’s top military general is giving a speech this morning at Ottawa City Hall. Chief of Defence Staff WAYNE EYRE is
General Wayne Eyre is the top military leader of the Canadian Armed Forces. He'll give a speech on how the military is changing in Ottawa today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Top general Eyre dishes on changing military

  • Good Thursday morning, Canada’s top military general is giving a speech this morning at Ottawa City Hall. Chief of Defence Staff WAYNE EYRE is

Politics This Morning: Top general Eyre dishes on changing military

  • Good Thursday morning, Canada’s top military general is giving a speech this morning at Ottawa City Hall. Chief of Defence Staff WAYNE EYRE is
General Wayne Eyre is the top military leader of the Canadian Armed Forces. He'll give a speech on how the military is changing in Ottawa today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Central bank reveals its plan

  • Good Wednesday morning, It’s supposed to be a rainy day in Ottawa today, the price we must pay for yesterday’s beautiful weather. To buoy
Tiff Macklem's Bank of Canada will release its monetary policy report today, and reveal its decision on how much it will hike the key interest rate. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Central bank reveals its plan

  • Good Wednesday morning, It’s supposed to be a rainy day in Ottawa today, the price we must pay for yesterday’s beautiful weather. To buoy

Politics This Morning: Central bank reveals its plan

  • Good Wednesday morning, It’s supposed to be a rainy day in Ottawa today, the price we must pay for yesterday’s beautiful weather. To buoy
Tiff Macklem's Bank of Canada will release its monetary policy report today, and reveal its decision on how much it will hike the key interest rate. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Ministers on the move

  • Good Tuesday morning, It’s shaping up to be a slow day in political Ottawa. The budget is out, Parliament is on break, and the
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra is one of several ministers holding press events today to highlight the federal budget. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Ministers on the move

  • Good Tuesday morning, It’s shaping up to be a slow day in political Ottawa. The budget is out, Parliament is on break, and the

Politics This Morning: Ministers on the move

  • Good Tuesday morning, It’s shaping up to be a slow day in political Ottawa. The budget is out, Parliament is on break, and the
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra is one of several ministers holding press events today to highlight the federal budget. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ten big takeaways from Budget 2022

  • 1. Everything is going to be fine—A better-than-expected economic recovery gave the government just enough wiggle room to set aside billions in new funding
Opinion | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | April 11, 2022
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured April 6, 2022, bought a pair of black high heels for her budget day shoes at L'Intervalle in the Rideau Centre in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Ten big takeaways from Budget 2022

Opinion | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | April 11, 2022
  • 1. Everything is going to be fine—A better-than-expected economic recovery gave the government just enough wiggle room to set aside billions in new funding

Ten big takeaways from Budget 2022

Opinion | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | April 11, 2022
  • 1. Everything is going to be fine—A better-than-expected economic recovery gave the government just enough wiggle room to set aside billions in new funding
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured April 6, 2022, bought a pair of black high heels for her budget day shoes at L'Intervalle in the Rideau Centre in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Politics This Morning: Who’s ready for Infrastructure Bank 2.0?

  • Good Friday morning, If you’re tired of the budget buzz, today’s not going to be your day. It’s top of the agenda in the
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will be in Hamilton with the prime minister and other members of cabinet today to promote her new budget. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Politics This Morning: Who’s ready for Infrastructure Bank 2.0?

  • Good Friday morning, If you’re tired of the budget buzz, today’s not going to be your day. It’s top of the agenda in the

Politics This Morning: Who’s ready for Infrastructure Bank 2.0?

  • Good Friday morning, If you’re tired of the budget buzz, today’s not going to be your day. It’s top of the agenda in the
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will be in Hamilton with the prime minister and other members of cabinet today to promote her new budget. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Fed finances rosy for now, but trouble looms for economy

  • Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s 2022 budget keeps federal finances on a sustainable track, but a senior government official warned reporters on April 7 that
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | April 7, 2022
Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne should play a key role implementing major new programs the government hopes will attract more investment into Canadian businesses. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fed finances rosy for now, but trouble looms for economy

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | April 7, 2022
  • Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s 2022 budget keeps federal finances on a sustainable track, but a senior government official warned reporters on April 7 that

Fed finances rosy for now, but trouble looms for economy

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | April 7, 2022
  • Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s 2022 budget keeps federal finances on a sustainable track, but a senior government official warned reporters on April 7 that
Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne should play a key role implementing major new programs the government hopes will attract more investment into Canadian businesses. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Budget day is here

  • Good Thursday morning, It’s budget day. At 4 p.m. Finance Minister CHRYSTIA FREELAND will deliver her budget speech in the House of Commons, the
Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland continues the pre-budget tradition of selecting a new pair of shoes at L’Intervalle in the Rideau Centre on April 6. Freeland will table this year's budget today. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Politics This Morning: Budget day is here

  • Good Thursday morning, It’s budget day. At 4 p.m. Finance Minister CHRYSTIA FREELAND will deliver her budget speech in the House of Commons, the

Politics This Morning: Budget day is here

  • Good Thursday morning, It’s budget day. At 4 p.m. Finance Minister CHRYSTIA FREELAND will deliver her budget speech in the House of Commons, the
Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland continues the pre-budget tradition of selecting a new pair of shoes at L’Intervalle in the Rideau Centre on April 6. Freeland will table this year's budget today. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Politics This Morning: MPs to debate French protection bill

  • Good Wednesday morning, Immigration Minister SEAN FRASER is holding a press conference in the John A. Macdonald Building at 4:30 p.m. today alongside FILIPPO
Official Languages Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor's bill to strengthen French language protections will be debated in the House today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: MPs to debate French protection bill

  • Good Wednesday morning, Immigration Minister SEAN FRASER is holding a press conference in the John A. Macdonald Building at 4:30 p.m. today alongside FILIPPO

Politics This Morning: MPs to debate French protection bill

  • Good Wednesday morning, Immigration Minister SEAN FRASER is holding a press conference in the John A. Macdonald Building at 4:30 p.m. today alongside FILIPPO
Official Languages Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor's bill to strengthen French language protections will be debated in the House today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Singh lays out budget priorities

  • Good Tuesday morning, NDP Leader JAGMEET SINGH is holding a press conference in Parliament Hill’s West Block at 10:45 a.m. Ottawa time, where he
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will hold a press conference today, and lay out what he expects from a budget that his party has promised to help the government pass through Parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Politics This Morning: Singh lays out budget priorities

  • Good Tuesday morning, NDP Leader JAGMEET SINGH is holding a press conference in Parliament Hill’s West Block at 10:45 a.m. Ottawa time, where he

Politics This Morning: Singh lays out budget priorities

  • Good Tuesday morning, NDP Leader JAGMEET SINGH is holding a press conference in Parliament Hill’s West Block at 10:45 a.m. Ottawa time, where he
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will hold a press conference today, and lay out what he expects from a budget that his party has promised to help the government pass through Parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Politics This Morning: The future of COVID-19 in Canada

  • Good Friday morning, In gentler times, April 1st has been a day reserved for practical jokes and silliness. The merriment has occasionally even penetrated
A store in Ottawa advertising the sale of face masks in 2020. The COVID-19 respiratory disease isn't going to go away, but there's hope for the future, experts say. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: The future of COVID-19 in Canada

  • Good Friday morning, In gentler times, April 1st has been a day reserved for practical jokes and silliness. The merriment has occasionally even penetrated

Politics This Morning: The future of COVID-19 in Canada

  • Good Friday morning, In gentler times, April 1st has been a day reserved for practical jokes and silliness. The merriment has occasionally even penetrated
A store in Ottawa advertising the sale of face masks in 2020. The COVID-19 respiratory disease isn't going to go away, but there's hope for the future, experts say. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Rodriguez readies one bill, puts the brakes on another

  • Good Thursday morning, Governor General MARY SIMON is beginning an official visit to Ontario today, according to Rideau Hall. The mildly farcical visit (the
Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez has given notice that he's ready to introduce a bill to force big online platforms like Facebook to start paying news companies. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Rodriguez readies one bill, puts the brakes on another

  • Good Thursday morning, Governor General MARY SIMON is beginning an official visit to Ontario today, according to Rideau Hall. The mildly farcical visit (the

Politics This Morning: Rodriguez readies one bill, puts the brakes on another

  • Good Thursday morning, Governor General MARY SIMON is beginning an official visit to Ontario today, according to Rideau Hall. The mildly farcical visit (the
Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez has given notice that he's ready to introduce a bill to force big online platforms like Facebook to start paying news companies. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Bulging budget on the way

  • Good Wednesday morning, In case you hadn’t heard by now, it is Politics This Morning’s duty to inform you that the date for the
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will unveil her 2022 budget on April 7. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Bulging budget on the way

  • Good Wednesday morning, In case you hadn’t heard by now, it is Politics This Morning’s duty to inform you that the date for the

Politics This Morning: Bulging budget on the way

  • Good Wednesday morning, In case you hadn’t heard by now, it is Politics This Morning’s duty to inform you that the date for the
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will unveil her 2022 budget on April 7. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Guilbeault tabling climate plan

  • Good Tuesday morning, The government’s long-awaited climate change plan will be released today, and that’s where we’re going to start. One wonders what STEVEN
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault will release the government's 2030 greenhouse gas emissions reduction plan today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Guilbeault tabling climate plan

  • Good Tuesday morning, The government’s long-awaited climate change plan will be released today, and that’s where we’re going to start. One wonders what STEVEN

Politics This Morning: Guilbeault tabling climate plan

  • Good Tuesday morning, The government’s long-awaited climate change plan will be released today, and that’s where we’re going to start. One wonders what STEVEN
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault will release the government's 2030 greenhouse gas emissions reduction plan today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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