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Riddhi Kachhela

Riddhi Kachhela is a news reporter covering all things politics for The Hill Times' daily subscriber newsletter, Politics This Morning. She studied journalism at Goldsmiths University of London, U.K., and worked as a reporter for local papers in London before moving to Canada. She has also previously dabbled in screenwriting and film production, and is a qualified chartered accountant.

Freeland exits the cabinet (again)

  • Plus, the AFN chief meets the housing minister today.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 17, 2025
Chrystia Freeland has left the cabinet to take a job representing the government in talks on Ukrainian reconstruction. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Freeland exits the cabinet (again)

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 17, 2025
  • Plus, the AFN chief meets the housing minister today.

Freeland exits the cabinet (again)

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 17, 2025
  • Plus, the AFN chief meets the housing minister today.
Chrystia Freeland has left the cabinet to take a job representing the government in talks on Ukrainian reconstruction. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Border bill back on the agenda

  • Plus, we recap the first day in the House, and in QP.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 16, 2025
Gary Anandasangaree
Gary Anandasangaree
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree's Bill C-2 is up for debate in the House today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Border bill back on the agenda

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 16, 2025
  • Plus, we recap the first day in the House, and in QP.

Border bill back on the agenda

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 16, 2025
  • Plus, we recap the first day in the House, and in QP.
Gary Anandasangaree
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree's Bill C-2 is up for debate in the House today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Back in the House

  • Plus, Elections Canada reveals the estimated cost of the 2025 general election.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, ELEANOR WAND | September 15, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will be back in action as an MP in Parliament today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Back in the House

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, ELEANOR WAND | September 15, 2025
  • Plus, Elections Canada reveals the estimated cost of the 2025 general election.

Back in the House

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, ELEANOR WAND | September 15, 2025
  • Plus, Elections Canada reveals the estimated cost of the 2025 general election.
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will be back in action as an MP in Parliament today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Hodgson talks clean energy in Winnipeg

  • Plus, the Ukrainian leader announces a new set of sanctions against Russia.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, MARLO GLASS, CHRISTINA LEADLAY, KATE MALLOY | September 12, 2025
Energy Minister Tim Hodgson will attend an event held by the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Hodgson talks clean energy in Winnipeg

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, MARLO GLASS, CHRISTINA LEADLAY, KATE MALLOY | September 12, 2025
  • Plus, the Ukrainian leader announces a new set of sanctions against Russia.

Hodgson talks clean energy in Winnipeg

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, MARLO GLASS, CHRISTINA LEADLAY, KATE MALLOY | September 12, 2025
  • Plus, the Ukrainian leader announces a new set of sanctions against Russia.
Energy Minister Tim Hodgson will attend an event held by the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Feds reveal the first set of ‘nation-building’ projects 

  • Plus, the mayor of Gander reflects on the events that unfolded after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, MARLO GLASS, KATE MALLOY | September 11, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney highlighted some of his government's priorities for the coming months at the Liberal caucus retreat in Edmonton yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Feds reveal the first set of ‘nation-building’ projects 

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, MARLO GLASS, KATE MALLOY | September 11, 2025
  • Plus, the mayor of Gander reflects on the events that unfolded after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Feds reveal the first set of ‘nation-building’ projects 

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, MARLO GLASS, KATE MALLOY | September 11, 2025
  • Plus, the mayor of Gander reflects on the events that unfolded after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney highlighted some of his government's priorities for the coming months at the Liberal caucus retreat in Edmonton yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Alberta premier meets Carney in Edmonton

  • Plus, Macron braces for a day of protests in France.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 10, 2025
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith
Alberta premier Danielle Smith has an appointment with Prime Minister Mark Carney in Edmonton today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Alberta premier meets Carney in Edmonton

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 10, 2025
  • Plus, Macron braces for a day of protests in France.

Alberta premier meets Carney in Edmonton

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 10, 2025
  • Plus, Macron braces for a day of protests in France.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith
Alberta premier Danielle Smith has an appointment with Prime Minister Mark Carney in Edmonton today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

(500) ways to cut bureaucratic red tape this summer

  • Plus, agriculture ministers discuss industry issues in Winnipeg.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 9, 2025
Liberal MP Shafqat Ali
Liberal MP Shafqat Ali
Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali announced a review of regulations holding back federal departments in early July. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

(500) ways to cut bureaucratic red tape this summer

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 9, 2025
  • Plus, agriculture ministers discuss industry issues in Winnipeg.

(500) ways to cut bureaucratic red tape this summer

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 9, 2025
  • Plus, agriculture ministers discuss industry issues in Winnipeg.
Liberal MP Shafqat Ali
Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali announced a review of regulations holding back federal departments in early July. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Housing ministers huddle in Vancouver

  • Plus, the Bloc Québécois kickstarts its caucus retreat in Quebec City.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 8, 2025
Housing Minister Gregor Robertson will co-chair a meeting with his regional counterparts today. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Housing ministers huddle in Vancouver

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 8, 2025
  • Plus, the Bloc Québécois kickstarts its caucus retreat in Quebec City.

Housing ministers huddle in Vancouver

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 8, 2025
  • Plus, the Bloc Québécois kickstarts its caucus retreat in Quebec City.
Housing Minister Gregor Robertson will co-chair a meeting with his regional counterparts today. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Conservatives convene in Calgary

  • Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney makes an announcement in Toronto.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 5, 2025
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is among the speakers at the Canada Strong and Free Network's event in Calgary. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservatives convene in Calgary

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 5, 2025
  • Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney makes an announcement in Toronto.

Conservatives convene in Calgary

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 5, 2025
  • Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney makes an announcement in Toronto.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is among the speakers at the Canada Strong and Free Network's event in Calgary. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

MPs’ annual office budgets for 2025-26

  • The office expense budget for MPs has increased by $5-million this fiscal year compared to 2024-25.
List | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 4, 2025
Newly elected Members of Parliament attend an orientation session put on by House of Commons staff on May 21. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

MPs’ annual office budgets for 2025-26

List | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 4, 2025
  • The office expense budget for MPs has increased by $5-million this fiscal year compared to 2024-25.

MPs’ annual office budgets for 2025-26

List | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 4, 2025
  • The office expense budget for MPs has increased by $5-million this fiscal year compared to 2024-25.
Newly elected Members of Parliament attend an orientation session put on by House of Commons staff on May 21. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

G7 speakers descend on Ottawa (and Chelsea)

  • Plus, unpacking Poilievre’s promise to end the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 4, 2025
House Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia is hosting a conference of his G7 peers in Ottawa and Chelsea, Que., over the next two days. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

G7 speakers descend on Ottawa (and Chelsea)

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 4, 2025
  • Plus, unpacking Poilievre’s promise to end the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.

G7 speakers descend on Ottawa (and Chelsea)

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 4, 2025
  • Plus, unpacking Poilievre’s promise to end the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
House Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia is hosting a conference of his G7 peers in Ottawa and Chelsea, Que., over the next two days. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Don’t call it a retreat

  • Plus, Poilievre talks immigration in Mississauga.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 3, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney will talk strategy with his cabinet in Toronto today and tomorrow. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Don’t call it a retreat

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 3, 2025
  • Plus, Poilievre talks immigration in Mississauga.

Don’t call it a retreat

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 3, 2025
  • Plus, Poilievre talks immigration in Mississauga.
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney will talk strategy with his cabinet in Toronto today and tomorrow. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

NDP’s leadership race kickstarts

  • Plus, Freeland hosts a ‘made in Canada’ rail and ferries summit.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 2, 2025
Edmonton MP Heather McPherson is expected to enter the NDP leadership race, which officially begins today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

NDP’s leadership race kickstarts

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 2, 2025
  • Plus, Freeland hosts a ‘made in Canada’ rail and ferries summit.

NDP’s leadership race kickstarts

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 2, 2025
  • Plus, Freeland hosts a ‘made in Canada’ rail and ferries summit.
Edmonton MP Heather McPherson is expected to enter the NDP leadership race, which officially begins today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

GDP report incoming 

  • Plus, the feds wrap a consultation on the new home-building agency.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 29, 2025
François-Philippe Champagne
François-Philippe Champagne
Statistics Canada will publish the GDP report for the second quarter of 2025 today, which will guide the budget process currently led by Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

GDP report incoming 

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 29, 2025
  • Plus, the feds wrap a consultation on the new home-building agency.

GDP report incoming 

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 29, 2025
  • Plus, the feds wrap a consultation on the new home-building agency.
François-Philippe Champagne
Statistics Canada will publish the GDP report for the second quarter of 2025 today, which will guide the budget process currently led by Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Budget consultation extended

  • Plus, the PBO estimates the cost of paying public servants.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 28, 2025
François-Philippe Champagne
François-Philippe Champagne
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is planning to release his first budget in October. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Budget consultation extended

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 28, 2025
  • Plus, the PBO estimates the cost of paying public servants.

Budget consultation extended

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 28, 2025
  • Plus, the PBO estimates the cost of paying public servants.
François-Philippe Champagne
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is planning to release his first budget in October. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Carney and McGuinty meet the troops

  • Plus, Stephen Fuhr meets with the F-35 builder in Texas.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, IREM KOCA | August 27, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to meet with Canadian Armed Forces members in Latvia today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney and McGuinty meet the troops

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, IREM KOCA | August 27, 2025
  • Plus, Stephen Fuhr meets with the F-35 builder in Texas.

Carney and McGuinty meet the troops

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, IREM KOCA | August 27, 2025
  • Plus, Stephen Fuhr meets with the F-35 builder in Texas.
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to meet with Canadian Armed Forces members in Latvia today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney meets Merz in Germany

  • Plus, what MP office budgets look like this year.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 26, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with his German counterpart in Berlin today. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Carney meets Merz in Germany

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 26, 2025
  • Plus, what MP office budgets look like this year.

Carney meets Merz in Germany

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 26, 2025
  • Plus, what MP office budgets look like this year.
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with his German counterpart in Berlin today. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Transport Canada projects 1,000 fewer jobs by 2027-28, with green programs on the chopping block

  • A 41-per-cent drop in planned spending by 2028 is largely due to limited-time funding for certain projects coming to a close, but the department
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 25, 2025
Chrystia Freeland
Chrystia Freeland
Transport and Internal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland oversees the department, which is forecasting the number of full-time staff will drop to 5,808 in 2027-28, with up to $1.3-billion in cuts to the budget. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Transport Canada projects 1,000 fewer jobs by 2027-28, with green programs on the chopping block

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 25, 2025
  • A 41-per-cent drop in planned spending by 2028 is largely due to limited-time funding for certain projects coming to a close, but the department

Transport Canada projects 1,000 fewer jobs by 2027-28, with green programs on the chopping block

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 25, 2025
  • A 41-per-cent drop in planned spending by 2028 is largely due to limited-time funding for certain projects coming to a close, but the department
Chrystia Freeland
Transport and Internal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland oversees the department, which is forecasting the number of full-time staff will drop to 5,808 in 2027-28, with up to $1.3-billion in cuts to the budget. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PM Carney and Poland’s Tusk talk trade and Ukraine

  • Plus, the international trade minister kickstarts his trip to Brazil and Colombia.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 25, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
After making a surprise visit to Ukraine yesterday, Prime Minister Mark Carney and some members of his cabinet will spend time in Poland today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PM Carney and Poland’s Tusk talk trade and Ukraine

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 25, 2025
  • Plus, the international trade minister kickstarts his trip to Brazil and Colombia.

PM Carney and Poland’s Tusk talk trade and Ukraine

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 25, 2025
  • Plus, the international trade minister kickstarts his trip to Brazil and Colombia.
Mark Carney
After making a surprise visit to Ukraine yesterday, Prime Minister Mark Carney and some members of his cabinet will spend time in Poland today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney and Trump to ‘reconvene shortly’ 

  • Plus, the Oceans Protection Plan has part of its funding on the line, as per Transport Department’s plan for 2025-26.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 22, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump yesterday. Official White House photograph courtesy of Gabriel B. Kotico

Carney and Trump to ‘reconvene shortly’ 

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 22, 2025
  • Plus, the Oceans Protection Plan has part of its funding on the line, as per Transport Department’s plan for 2025-26.

Carney and Trump to ‘reconvene shortly’ 

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 22, 2025
  • Plus, the Oceans Protection Plan has part of its funding on the line, as per Transport Department’s plan for 2025-26.
Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump yesterday. Official White House photograph courtesy of Gabriel B. Kotico

Housing minister meets the Toronto mayor

  • Plus, Dominic LeBlanc’s conflict of interest screen concerning J.D. Irving and his businesses has an update.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 21, 2025
Housing Minister Gregor Robertson will make an infrastructure announcement in Toronto today. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Housing minister meets the Toronto mayor

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 21, 2025
  • Plus, Dominic LeBlanc’s conflict of interest screen concerning J.D. Irving and his businesses has an update.

Housing minister meets the Toronto mayor

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 21, 2025
  • Plus, Dominic LeBlanc’s conflict of interest screen concerning J.D. Irving and his businesses has an update.
Housing Minister Gregor Robertson will make an infrastructure announcement in Toronto today. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

NATO defence chiefs talk Russia-Ukraine

  • Plus, Joly and Fuhr mark a milestone for the Coast Guard in Finland.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 20, 2025
Chief of Defence Staff Jennie Carignan will meet virtually with other NATO military chiefs today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

NATO defence chiefs talk Russia-Ukraine

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 20, 2025
  • Plus, Joly and Fuhr mark a milestone for the Coast Guard in Finland.

NATO defence chiefs talk Russia-Ukraine

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 20, 2025
  • Plus, Joly and Fuhr mark a milestone for the Coast Guard in Finland.
Chief of Defence Staff Jennie Carignan will meet virtually with other NATO military chiefs today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Anand to meet with Finnish president

  • Plus, Finance Canada reveals part of the government’s legislative plan.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 19, 2025
Foreign Minister Anita Anand is planning to meet with Finnish President Alexander Stubb today in Helsinki. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Anand to meet with Finnish president

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 19, 2025
  • Plus, Finance Canada reveals part of the government’s legislative plan.

Anand to meet with Finnish president

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 19, 2025
  • Plus, Finance Canada reveals part of the government’s legislative plan.
Foreign Minister Anita Anand is planning to meet with Finnish President Alexander Stubb today in Helsinki. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Poilievre’s parliamentary homecoming on the line

  • Plus, Zelenskyy and European leaders meet Trump in Washington.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 18, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is the favourite in today's Battle River-Crowfoot byelection. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Poilievre’s parliamentary homecoming on the line

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 18, 2025
  • Plus, Zelenskyy and European leaders meet Trump in Washington.

Poilievre’s parliamentary homecoming on the line

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 18, 2025
  • Plus, Zelenskyy and European leaders meet Trump in Washington.
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is the favourite in today's Battle River-Crowfoot byelection. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trump. Putin. Round two in Alaska. Will they, won’t they? 

  • Plus, the energy minister offers cash for clean electricity projects in Ontario.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 15, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin last met face to face in 2018 in Helsinki, Finland. Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead

Trump. Putin. Round two in Alaska. Will they, won’t they? 

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 15, 2025
  • Plus, the energy minister offers cash for clean electricity projects in Ontario.

Trump. Putin. Round two in Alaska. Will they, won’t they? 

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 15, 2025
  • Plus, the energy minister offers cash for clean electricity projects in Ontario.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin last met face to face in 2018 in Helsinki, Finland. Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead

McGuinty continues military tour

  • Plus, under pressure from Premier Doug Ford, the central bank shows its work.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 13, 2025
Defence Minister David McGuinty is visiting an air base in Alberta today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

McGuinty continues military tour

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 13, 2025
  • Plus, under pressure from Premier Doug Ford, the central bank shows its work.

McGuinty continues military tour

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 13, 2025
  • Plus, under pressure from Premier Doug Ford, the central bank shows its work.
Defence Minister David McGuinty is visiting an air base in Alberta today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Spellcheck for the White House: it’s Ottawa, not Ottowa

  • Plus, McGuinty tours a Canadian Armed Forces base in Winnipeg.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 12, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump announced measures to curb crimes in Washington yesterday, comparing the city's murder rate to that in Ottawa and other capital cities. Official White House photograph by Daniel Torok

Spellcheck for the White House: it’s Ottawa, not Ottowa

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 12, 2025
  • Plus, McGuinty tours a Canadian Armed Forces base in Winnipeg.

Spellcheck for the White House: it’s Ottawa, not Ottowa

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 12, 2025
  • Plus, McGuinty tours a Canadian Armed Forces base in Winnipeg.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced measures to curb crimes in Washington yesterday, comparing the city's murder rate to that in Ottawa and other capital cities. Official White House photograph by Daniel Torok
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Gull-Masty speaks at a first-of-its-kind summit for Indigenous languages

  • Plus, advance voting for the Battle River-Crowfoot byelection ends today.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 11, 2025
Indigenous Services Minister Mindy Gull-Masty will mingle with people from First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities at an event in Ottawa today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Gull-Masty speaks at a first-of-its-kind summit for Indigenous languages

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 11, 2025
  • Plus, advance voting for the Battle River-Crowfoot byelection ends today.

Gull-Masty speaks at a first-of-its-kind summit for Indigenous languages

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 11, 2025
  • Plus, advance voting for the Battle River-Crowfoot byelection ends today.
Indigenous Services Minister Mindy Gull-Masty will mingle with people from First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities at an event in Ottawa today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Dabrusin skipping plastics summit; and Carney in Trenton today

  • Plus, FPT sports ministers meet in St. John's.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 8, 2025
Julie Dabrusin
Julie Dabrusin
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin won't be attending an international summit on plastic waste in Geneva, her office has confirmed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Dabrusin skipping plastics summit; and Carney in Trenton today

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 8, 2025
  • Plus, FPT sports ministers meet in St. John's.

Dabrusin skipping plastics summit; and Carney in Trenton today

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 8, 2025
  • Plus, FPT sports ministers meet in St. John's.
Julie Dabrusin
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin won't be attending an international summit on plastic waste in Geneva, her office has confirmed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Métis leaders’ infighting clouds meeting with Carney over Bill C-5

  • Plus, Ready. Steady. The new global tariffs are on the go.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 7, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet will hold a meeting with Métis leaders today The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Métis leaders’ infighting clouds meeting with Carney over Bill C-5

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 7, 2025
  • Plus, Ready. Steady. The new global tariffs are on the go.

Métis leaders’ infighting clouds meeting with Carney over Bill C-5

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 7, 2025
  • Plus, Ready. Steady. The new global tariffs are on the go.
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet will hold a meeting with Métis leaders today The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Anand and Champagne court Mexican power players

  • Plus, Carney huddles with the premiers, his cabinet.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 6, 2025
Anita Anand
Anita Anand
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand continues her visit to the Mexican capital today with Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Anand and Champagne court Mexican power players

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 6, 2025
  • Plus, Carney huddles with the premiers, his cabinet.

Anand and Champagne court Mexican power players

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 6, 2025
  • Plus, Carney huddles with the premiers, his cabinet.
Anita Anand
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand continues her visit to the Mexican capital today with Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Latest numbers on U.S. tariff impacts incoming

  • Plus, the next candidates' forum for the Battle River-Crowfoot byelection is happening in Alberta.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 5, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney will be speaking to U.S. President Donald Trump directly over the coming weeks to de-escalate the trade conflict. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Latest numbers on U.S. tariff impacts incoming

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 5, 2025
  • Plus, the next candidates' forum for the Battle River-Crowfoot byelection is happening in Alberta.

Latest numbers on U.S. tariff impacts incoming

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 5, 2025
  • Plus, the next candidates' forum for the Battle River-Crowfoot byelection is happening in Alberta.
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney will be speaking to U.S. President Donald Trump directly over the coming weeks to de-escalate the trade conflict. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

L’État, c’est lui

  • Canada faces higher tariffs as Trump’s Aug. 1 deadline arrives.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 1, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to increase tariffs on Canada and other countries beginning today. White House photograph by Daniel Torok

L’État, c’est lui

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 1, 2025
  • Canada faces higher tariffs as Trump’s Aug. 1 deadline arrives.

L’État, c’est lui

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 1, 2025
  • Canada faces higher tariffs as Trump’s Aug. 1 deadline arrives.
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to increase tariffs on Canada and other countries beginning today. White House photograph by Daniel Torok

Finance ministers talk fall budget

  • Plus, a U.S. court will hear arguments that Trump's tariffs are illegal.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | July 31, 2025
François-Philippe Champagne
François-Philippe Champagne
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will meet virtually with his provincial and territorial counterparts today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Finance ministers talk fall budget

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | July 31, 2025
  • Plus, a U.S. court will hear arguments that Trump's tariffs are illegal.

Finance ministers talk fall budget

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | July 31, 2025
  • Plus, a U.S. court will hear arguments that Trump's tariffs are illegal.
François-Philippe Champagne
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will meet virtually with his provincial and territorial counterparts today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Plan tackling gender-based violence needs funding renewed, say advocates amid concerns over budget cuts

  • With the issue at 'epidemic levels' in Canada, advocates are worried about the national plan's future with funding sunsetting by 2027.
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 30, 2025
Women and Gender Equality Minister Rechie Valdez expressed support for the plan during a recent meeting of the federal, provincial, and territorial ministers in Yellowknife. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Plan tackling gender-based violence needs funding renewed, say advocates amid concerns over budget cuts

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 30, 2025
  • With the issue at 'epidemic levels' in Canada, advocates are worried about the national plan's future with funding sunsetting by 2027.

Plan tackling gender-based violence needs funding renewed, say advocates amid concerns over budget cuts

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 30, 2025
  • With the issue at 'epidemic levels' in Canada, advocates are worried about the national plan's future with funding sunsetting by 2027.
Women and Gender Equality Minister Rechie Valdez expressed support for the plan during a recent meeting of the federal, provincial, and territorial ministers in Yellowknife. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney to hold cabinet meeting on state of U.S. negotiations and situation in Middle East

  • Plus, a former minister has taken the reins of the Canadian National Exhibition.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | July 30, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet virtually with his cabinet this afternoon. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney to hold cabinet meeting on state of U.S. negotiations and situation in Middle East

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | July 30, 2025
  • Plus, a former minister has taken the reins of the Canadian National Exhibition.

Carney to hold cabinet meeting on state of U.S. negotiations and situation in Middle East

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | July 30, 2025
  • Plus, a former minister has taken the reins of the Canadian National Exhibition.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet virtually with his cabinet this afternoon. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Anand talks Gaza in New York

  • Plus, Mary Ng pops up in Singapore.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 29, 2025
Foreign Minister Anita Anand is meeting with international counterparts in New York to discuss the crisis in Gaza the future of Palestine. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Anand talks Gaza in New York

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 29, 2025
  • Plus, Mary Ng pops up in Singapore.

Anand talks Gaza in New York

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 29, 2025
  • Plus, Mary Ng pops up in Singapore.
Foreign Minister Anita Anand is meeting with international counterparts in New York to discuss the crisis in Gaza the future of Palestine. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Joly tours the Algoma Steel site

  • Plus, a conference of America's midwest legislators in Saskatoon enters its second day.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 28, 2025
Mélanie Joly
Mélanie Joly
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly will visit the Algoma Steel facility in Sault Ste. Marie today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Joly tours the Algoma Steel site

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 28, 2025
  • Plus, a conference of America's midwest legislators in Saskatoon enters its second day.

Joly tours the Algoma Steel site

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 28, 2025
  • Plus, a conference of America's midwest legislators in Saskatoon enters its second day.
Mélanie Joly
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly will visit the Algoma Steel facility in Sault Ste. Marie today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘It’s being levelled’: advocates worried about potential 81 per cent cut to Women and Gender Equality Canada’s budget by 2028

  • Women's advocates call the department's three-year forecast 'extremely shocking' and 'disproportional' for the small ministry. 'The level of support will be radically reduced,' says
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 25, 2025
Rechie Valdez
Rechie Valdez
Women and Gender Equality Minister Rechie Valdez's office said 'any funding decisions' about the department will be communicated through 'official government channels at the appropriate time.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘It’s being levelled’: advocates worried about potential 81 per cent cut to Women and Gender Equality Canada’s budget by 2028

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 25, 2025
  • Women's advocates call the department's three-year forecast 'extremely shocking' and 'disproportional' for the small ministry. 'The level of support will be radically reduced,' says

‘It’s being levelled’: advocates worried about potential 81 per cent cut to Women and Gender Equality Canada’s budget by 2028

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 25, 2025
  • Women's advocates call the department's three-year forecast 'extremely shocking' and 'disproportional' for the small ministry. 'The level of support will be radically reduced,' says
Rechie Valdez
Women and Gender Equality Minister Rechie Valdez's office said 'any funding decisions' about the department will be communicated through 'official government channels at the appropriate time.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Harper, Moe to mingle with U.S. lawmakers in Saskatoon

  • Plus, Conservatives demand an emergency meeting on tackling crimes.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 25, 2025
Stephen Harper
Stephen Harper
Former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper will be among the speakers at the Council of State Governments conference in Saskatoon, which begins Sunday. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Harper, Moe to mingle with U.S. lawmakers in Saskatoon

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 25, 2025
  • Plus, Conservatives demand an emergency meeting on tackling crimes.

Harper, Moe to mingle with U.S. lawmakers in Saskatoon

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 25, 2025
  • Plus, Conservatives demand an emergency meeting on tackling crimes.
Stephen Harper
Former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper will be among the speakers at the Council of State Governments conference in Saskatoon, which begins Sunday. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney’s cabinet descends on Inuvik

  • Plus, WAGE plans for deep cuts.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 24, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney and eight members of his cabinet are in the Arctic town today for a meeting with Inuit leaders. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney’s cabinet descends on Inuvik

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 24, 2025
  • Plus, WAGE plans for deep cuts.

Carney’s cabinet descends on Inuvik

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 24, 2025
  • Plus, WAGE plans for deep cuts.
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney and eight members of his cabinet are in the Arctic town today for a meeting with Inuit leaders. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney in N.W.T.

  • Plus, the AFN national chief speaks on her meeting with the premiers.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 23, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives for the Liberal caucus meeting in West Block on May 25, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives for the Liberal caucus meeting in West Block on May 25, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney is making two stops in the Northwest Territories today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney in N.W.T.

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 23, 2025
  • Plus, the AFN national chief speaks on her meeting with the premiers.

Carney in N.W.T.

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 23, 2025
  • Plus, the AFN national chief speaks on her meeting with the premiers.
Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives for the Liberal caucus meeting in West Block on May 25, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney is making two stops in the Northwest Territories today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Muskoka politics

  • Plus, Poilievre backs the Convoy organizers ahead of sentencing.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 22, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with the assembled premiers in Huntsville, Ont. today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Muskoka politics

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 22, 2025
  • Plus, Poilievre backs the Convoy organizers ahead of sentencing.

Muskoka politics

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 22, 2025
  • Plus, Poilievre backs the Convoy organizers ahead of sentencing.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with the assembled premiers in Huntsville, Ont. today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Premiers join forces in Huntsville

  • Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney meets U.S. senators in Ottawa.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 21, 2025
Ontario Premier Doug Ford
Ontario Premier Doug Ford
Ontario Premier Doug Ford will chair the Council of the Federation summit happening from July 21 to 23 in Huntsville, Ont. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Premiers join forces in Huntsville

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 21, 2025
  • Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney meets U.S. senators in Ottawa.

Premiers join forces in Huntsville

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 21, 2025
  • Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney meets U.S. senators in Ottawa.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford
Ontario Premier Doug Ford will chair the Council of the Federation summit happening from July 21 to 23 in Huntsville, Ont. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Uncertainty over ‘sunsetting’ programs as Environment Canada’s spending slashed in half by 2028, pending fall budget update

  • The department's plan for 2025-26 says the massive cuts are due to programs that set to expire, and a significant reduction in the returns
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 18, 2025
Julie Dabrusin
Julie Dabrusin
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin did not respond to a request for comment on Environment and Climate Change Canada's departmental plan forecasting a 50 per cent spending cut by 2027-28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Uncertainty over ‘sunsetting’ programs as Environment Canada’s spending slashed in half by 2028, pending fall budget update

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 18, 2025
  • The department's plan for 2025-26 says the massive cuts are due to programs that set to expire, and a significant reduction in the returns

Uncertainty over ‘sunsetting’ programs as Environment Canada’s spending slashed in half by 2028, pending fall budget update

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 18, 2025
  • The department's plan for 2025-26 says the massive cuts are due to programs that set to expire, and a significant reduction in the returns
Julie Dabrusin
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin did not respond to a request for comment on Environment and Climate Change Canada's departmental plan forecasting a 50 per cent spending cut by 2027-28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ministers update public on wildfires

  • Plus, Canadian investors continued to buy more U.S. shares in May.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | July 18, 2025
Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson is among the cabinet members holding a presser on wildfires today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Ministers update public on wildfires

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | July 18, 2025
  • Plus, Canadian investors continued to buy more U.S. shares in May.

Ministers update public on wildfires

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | July 18, 2025
  • Plus, Canadian investors continued to buy more U.S. shares in May.
Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson is among the cabinet members holding a presser on wildfires today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

The PBO’s take on public service bloat and staffing cuts

  • While the size of the public service is beginning to shrink after more than a decade of growth, the forecasted cuts still leaves the
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 17, 2025
A new report from Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux reports the number of full-time public servants has ballooned from 335,000 in In 2006-07 to 445,000 in 2024-25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The PBO’s take on public service bloat and staffing cuts

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 17, 2025
  • While the size of the public service is beginning to shrink after more than a decade of growth, the forecasted cuts still leaves the

The PBO’s take on public service bloat and staffing cuts

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 17, 2025
  • While the size of the public service is beginning to shrink after more than a decade of growth, the forecasted cuts still leaves the
A new report from Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux reports the number of full-time public servants has ballooned from 335,000 in In 2006-07 to 445,000 in 2024-25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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