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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 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
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 14, 2025
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
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
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 14, 2016
Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef is the face of the Liberal government's public consultations on electoral reform. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 14, 2016
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 14, 2016
Democratic Institutions Minister Maryam Monsef is the face of the Liberal government's public consultations on electoral reform. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 7, 2016
Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto addresses reporters with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during a visit to Canada in June. The two leaders spoke again shortly after U.S. voters chose Donald Trump to be their next president, and Mr. Trudeau promised the two countries would work together to advance their interests. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 7, 2016
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 7, 2016
Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto addresses reporters with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during a visit to Canada in June. The two leaders spoke again shortly after U.S. voters chose Donald Trump to be their next president, and Mr. Trudeau promised the two countries would work together to advance their interests. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 7, 2016
Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto, second from right, poses with Senate Speaker George Furey, far right, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, second from left, and House Speaker Geoff Regan during his visit to Canada in June. Mr. Trudeau hosted a dinner for the Mexican leader in Toronto on June 27, and Governor General David Johnston hosted a state dinner the next night at his residence in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 7, 2016
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 7, 2016
Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto, second from right, poses with Senate Speaker George Furey, far right, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, second from left, and House Speaker Geoff Regan during his visit to Canada in June. Mr. Trudeau hosted a dinner for the Mexican leader in Toronto on June 27, and Governor General David Johnston hosted a state dinner the next night at his residence in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 30, 2016
Opinion | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 30, 2016
Opinion | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 30, 2016
Opinion | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 30, 2016
Opinion | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 30, 2016
Opinion | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 30, 2016
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 30, 2016
Japanese Ambassador Kenjiro Monji has touted his country's steadfast support of the Trans-Pacific Partnership to Canadian MPs and members of the press. He also says Japan won't likely renegotiate the agreement if the U.S. backs out. The Hill Times photograph by Marie-Danielle Smith
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 30, 2016
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 30, 2016
Japanese Ambassador Kenjiro Monji has touted his country's steadfast support of the Trans-Pacific Partnership to Canadian MPs and members of the press. He also says Japan won't likely renegotiate the agreement if the U.S. backs out. The Hill Times photograph by Marie-Danielle Smith
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 23, 2016
The office of Government House Leader Bardish Chagger says legislative changes may be required to open the Board of Internal Economy. NDP board member Murray Rankin (centre) is happy to see the proposed opening, while former Liberal board member Don Boudria says it will be tough, logistically. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 23, 2016
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 23, 2016
The office of Government House Leader Bardish Chagger says legislative changes may be required to open the Board of Internal Economy. NDP board member Murray Rankin (centre) is happy to see the proposed opening, while former Liberal board member Don Boudria says it will be tough, logistically. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 23, 2016
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Dominic LeBlanc is leading the government's plans to dramatically increase the size and number of protected marine ecosystems in Canadian waters. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 23, 2016
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 23, 2016
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Dominic LeBlanc is leading the government's plans to dramatically increase the size and number of protected marine ecosystems in Canadian waters. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 16, 2016
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's campaign promises to tear up the NAFTA, if it can't be improved, and protect American workers have caused concern among manufacturers and others who trade or build throughout North America. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 16, 2016
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 16, 2016
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's campaign promises to tear up the NAFTA, if it can't be improved, and protect American workers have caused concern among manufacturers and others who trade or build throughout North America. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 9, 2016
Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured, have so far signalled support for the office of CSR Counsellor Jeffrey Davidson and the CSR policies brought in under the Harper government. The Hill Times photograph by Steve Gerecke
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 9, 2016
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 9, 2016
Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured, have so far signalled support for the office of CSR Counsellor Jeffrey Davidson and the CSR policies brought in under the Harper government. The Hill Times photograph by Steve Gerecke
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 9, 2016
Jeffrey Davidson, Canada's globe-trotting CSR counsellor, has spent the first half of his term meeting stakeholders in Canada's mining sector, and trying to defuse conflicts involving extractive companies, communities, and local authorities around the world. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 9, 2016
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 9, 2016
Jeffrey Davidson, Canada's globe-trotting CSR counsellor, has spent the first half of his term meeting stakeholders in Canada's mining sector, and trying to defuse conflicts involving extractive companies, communities, and local authorities around the world. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 2, 2016
A dance team was one of the highlights of Rwanda's national day at the Chateau Laurier in July. The Rwandan High Commission is among those planning to hold its next national day celebration at Lansdowne Park, with doors open to the public. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 2, 2016
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 2, 2016
A dance team was one of the highlights of Rwanda's national day at the Chateau Laurier in July. The Rwandan High Commission is among those planning to hold its next national day celebration at Lansdowne Park, with doors open to the public. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 2, 2016
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is under polite pressure from his Japanese counterpart, Shinzo Abe, to ratify the Trans-Pacific Partnership quickly. Mr. Trudeau is pictured here during a meeting with Mr. Abe in advance of the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, D.C. in March. Photograph courtesy of the PMO
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 2, 2016
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | November 2, 2016
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is under polite pressure from his Japanese counterpart, Shinzo Abe, to ratify the Trans-Pacific Partnership quickly. Mr. Trudeau is pictured here during a meeting with Mr. Abe in advance of the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, D.C. in March. Photograph courtesy of the PMO
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 31, 2016
Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland touted the newly signed Canada-Europe trade deal to the press in the House of Commons foyer on Monday, flanked by her parliamentary secretary, David Lametti, left, special envoy for the deal Pierre Pettigrew, centre, and Steve Verheul, the Canada's chief negotiator for the CETA. The Hill Times photograph by Peter Mazereeuw
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 31, 2016
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 31, 2016
Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland touted the newly signed Canada-Europe trade deal to the press in the House of Commons foyer on Monday, flanked by her parliamentary secretary, David Lametti, left, special envoy for the deal Pierre Pettigrew, centre, and Steve Verheul, the Canada's chief negotiator for the CETA. The Hill Times photograph by Peter Mazereeuw
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 26, 2016
Martin Schulz, president of the European Parliament, is one of many European leaders Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland has met with during a lengthy campaign to lock down support for the CETA. They are pictured in Brussels on Saturday. Melanie Wenger photograph courtesy of the European Union
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 26, 2016
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 26, 2016
Martin Schulz, president of the European Parliament, is one of many European leaders Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland has met with during a lengthy campaign to lock down support for the CETA. They are pictured in Brussels on Saturday. Melanie Wenger photograph courtesy of the European Union
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 26, 2016
Immigration Minister John McCallum is making the case for allowing more immigrants—but not too many more, just yet. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 26, 2016
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 26, 2016
Immigration Minister John McCallum is making the case for allowing more immigrants—but not too many more, just yet. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 26, 2016
Saudi Ambassador Naif Bin Bandir AlSudairy, left, dined with Foreign Minister Stéphane Dion, right, and Canadian journalists in March at the Saudi residence in Ottawa. Canada's relationship with Saudi Arabia is 'complicated,' says Conservative foreign affairs critic Peter Kent. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 26, 2016
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 26, 2016
Saudi Ambassador Naif Bin Bandir AlSudairy, left, dined with Foreign Minister Stéphane Dion, right, and Canadian journalists in March at the Saudi residence in Ottawa. Canada's relationship with Saudi Arabia is 'complicated,' says Conservative foreign affairs critic Peter Kent. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 24, 2016
Nadia Murad, right, a Yazidi advocate and survivor of ISIS enslavement, helped Conservative MP Michelle Rempel, left, to campaign for Canada's government to prioritize the resettlement of displaced Yazidis over the past several months. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 24, 2016
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 24, 2016
Nadia Murad, right, a Yazidi advocate and survivor of ISIS enslavement, helped Conservative MP Michelle Rempel, left, to campaign for Canada's government to prioritize the resettlement of displaced Yazidis over the past several months. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 20, 2016
The office of Immigration Minister John McCallum says most cases of revoked citizenship in recent months were connected to 'residency fraud, criminality, and identity fraud.' The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 20, 2016
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 20, 2016
The office of Immigration Minister John McCallum says most cases of revoked citizenship in recent months were connected to 'residency fraud, criminality, and identity fraud.' The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 19, 2016
Environment Minister Catherine McKenna has been tasked with managing and expanding Canada's national parks and wildlife areas. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 19, 2016
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 19, 2016
Environment Minister Catherine McKenna has been tasked with managing and expanding Canada's national parks and wildlife areas. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright