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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.

Carney to address Australian parliament

  • Plus, Poilievre speaks in Germany, and progressives gather for the Broadbent summit.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | March 4, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet today with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and address the Australian parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney to address Australian parliament

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | March 4, 2026
  • Plus, Poilievre speaks in Germany, and progressives gather for the Broadbent summit.

Carney to address Australian parliament

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | March 4, 2026
  • Plus, Poilievre speaks in Germany, and progressives gather for the Broadbent summit.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet today with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and address the Australian parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney Down Under

  • Plus, the world’s biggest mining conference continues in Toronto.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | March 3, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Australia on official business today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney Down Under

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | March 3, 2026
  • Plus, the world’s biggest mining conference continues in Toronto.

Carney Down Under

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | March 3, 2026
  • Plus, the world’s biggest mining conference continues in Toronto.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Australia on official business today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney regroups with Modi in New Delhi

  • Plus, Poilievre plans to meet the Reform UK Party Leader Nigel Farage in London, England.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | March 2, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney met the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi this morning. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and photograph courtesy Wikimedia Commons

Carney regroups with Modi in New Delhi

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | March 2, 2026
  • Plus, Poilievre plans to meet the Reform UK Party Leader Nigel Farage in London, England.

Carney regroups with Modi in New Delhi

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | March 2, 2026
  • Plus, Poilievre plans to meet the Reform UK Party Leader Nigel Farage in London, England.
Prime Minister Mark Carney met the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi this morning. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and photograph courtesy Wikimedia Commons

Carney touches down in Mumbai

  • Plus, Governor General Mary Simon speaks at the National Indigenous Defence Conference in Ottawa.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | February 27, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney, four of his cabinet ministers, and the newest Liberal MP Matt Jeneroux will be in Mumbai until the end of February. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney touches down in Mumbai

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | February 27, 2026
  • Plus, Governor General Mary Simon speaks at the National Indigenous Defence Conference in Ottawa.

Carney touches down in Mumbai

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | February 27, 2026
  • Plus, Governor General Mary Simon speaks at the National Indigenous Defence Conference in Ottawa.
Prime Minister Mark Carney, four of his cabinet ministers, and the newest Liberal MP Matt Jeneroux will be in Mumbai until the end of February. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Poilievre speaks on Canada-U.S. relations in T.O.

  • Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney departs for his Pacific tour.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 26, 2026
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will deliver a speech on Canada-U.S. relations in Toronto today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Poilievre speaks on Canada-U.S. relations in T.O.

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 26, 2026
  • Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney departs for his Pacific tour.

Poilievre speaks on Canada-U.S. relations in T.O.

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 26, 2026
  • Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney departs for his Pacific tour.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will deliver a speech on Canada-U.S. relations in Toronto today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Koreans come calling

  • Plus, Alexandre Boulerice eyes the exit.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, ELEANOR WAND | February 25, 2026
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and Defence Minister David McGuinty will host their visiting South Korean counterparts in Ottawa today. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Koreans come calling

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, ELEANOR WAND | February 25, 2026
  • Plus, Alexandre Boulerice eyes the exit.

Koreans come calling

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, ELEANOR WAND | February 25, 2026
  • Plus, Alexandre Boulerice eyes the exit.
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and Defence Minister David McGuinty will host their visiting South Korean counterparts in Ottawa today. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

A grim anniversary

  • Plus, MPs debate a motion on cutting health care for asylum claimants.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 24, 2026
Pictured: A rally in front of the Russian Embassy in Ottawa on Feb. 27, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

A grim anniversary

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 24, 2026
  • Plus, MPs debate a motion on cutting health care for asylum claimants.

A grim anniversary

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 24, 2026
  • Plus, MPs debate a motion on cutting health care for asylum claimants.
Pictured: A rally in front of the Russian Embassy in Ottawa on Feb. 27, 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

The hope that (almost) kills you

  • Plus, the House debates the Build Canada Homes bill.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 23, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney gathered with some Liberal caucus members and his wife in Chelsea, Que., to watch yesterday's Olympic hockey game between Canada and the U.S. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

The hope that (almost) kills you

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 23, 2026
  • Plus, the House debates the Build Canada Homes bill.

The hope that (almost) kills you

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 23, 2026
  • Plus, the House debates the Build Canada Homes bill.
Prime Minister Mark Carney gathered with some Liberal caucus members and his wife in Chelsea, Que., to watch yesterday's Olympic hockey game between Canada and the U.S. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Canada hosts a critical minerals summit in Paris

  • Plus, MacKinnon meets provincial and territorial transport ministers in Vancouver.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | February 20, 2026
Energy Minister Tim Hodgson will speak at the Canadian Critical Minerals Forum in Paris this morning. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada hosts a critical minerals summit in Paris

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | February 20, 2026
  • Plus, MacKinnon meets provincial and territorial transport ministers in Vancouver.

Canada hosts a critical minerals summit in Paris

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | February 20, 2026
  • Plus, MacKinnon meets provincial and territorial transport ministers in Vancouver.
Energy Minister Tim Hodgson will speak at the Canadian Critical Minerals Forum in Paris this morning. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Jeneroux crosses over

  • Plus, Canada wants to put foreign fighter pilots at the front of the immigration queue.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 19, 2026
MP Matt Jeneroux has crossed the floor, but the Liberals don't yet have their majority in the House. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Jeneroux crosses over

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 19, 2026
  • Plus, Canada wants to put foreign fighter pilots at the front of the immigration queue.

Jeneroux crosses over

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 19, 2026
  • Plus, Canada wants to put foreign fighter pilots at the front of the immigration queue.
MP Matt Jeneroux has crossed the floor, but the Liberals don't yet have their majority in the House. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

House gears up for another assisted dying review

  • Plus, Carney drums up cash in Vancouver.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 18, 2026
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon has given notice of a motion to strike a joint parliamentary committee on the expansion of medical assistance in dying. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

House gears up for another assisted dying review

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 18, 2026
  • Plus, Carney drums up cash in Vancouver.

House gears up for another assisted dying review

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 18, 2026
  • Plus, Carney drums up cash in Vancouver.
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon has given notice of a motion to strike a joint parliamentary committee on the expansion of medical assistance in dying. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Parliament hits a pause

  • Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney tours a factory in Montreal.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 17, 2026
Speaker of the House of Commons Francis Scarpaleggia will next preside over the House on Feb. 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Parliament hits a pause

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 17, 2026
  • Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney tours a factory in Montreal.

Parliament hits a pause

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 17, 2026
  • Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney tours a factory in Montreal.
Speaker of the House of Commons Francis Scarpaleggia will next preside over the House on Feb. 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Federal leaders to attend vigil for Tumbler Ridge victims

  • Plus, Dominic LeBlanc leads a trade mission to Mexico this weekend.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | February 13, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney and other federal party leaders will arrive in Tumbler Ridge today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Federal leaders to attend vigil for Tumbler Ridge victims

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | February 13, 2026
  • Plus, Dominic LeBlanc leads a trade mission to Mexico this weekend.

Federal leaders to attend vigil for Tumbler Ridge victims

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | February 13, 2026
  • Plus, Dominic LeBlanc leads a trade mission to Mexico this weekend.
Prime Minister Mark Carney and other federal party leaders will arrive in Tumbler Ridge today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

The House goes back to business

  • Plus, the AFN national chief and a bundle of ministers appear before committees today.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 12, 2026
Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer. The House will debate another Conservative opposition motion today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The House goes back to business

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 12, 2026
  • Plus, the AFN national chief and a bundle of ministers appear before committees today.

The House goes back to business

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 12, 2026
  • Plus, the AFN national chief and a bundle of ministers appear before committees today.
Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer. The House will debate another Conservative opposition motion today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney postpones Europe trip

  • Plus, MPs mark Kindness Week on the Hill.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 11, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney was due to announce the government's defence industrial strategy today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney postpones Europe trip

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 11, 2026
  • Plus, MPs mark Kindness Week on the Hill.

Carney postpones Europe trip

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 11, 2026
  • Plus, MPs mark Kindness Week on the Hill.
Prime Minister Mark Carney was due to announce the government's defence industrial strategy today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservatives call for end to asylum claims by criminals

  • Plus, Heath MacDonald headlines a food and farm conference in Ottawa.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 10, 2026
Pierre Poilievre's Conservative caucus will argue in the House that the government should bar non-citizens from claiming asylum if they are convicted of serious crimes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservatives call for end to asylum claims by criminals

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 10, 2026
  • Plus, Heath MacDonald headlines a food and farm conference in Ottawa.

Conservatives call for end to asylum claims by criminals

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 10, 2026
  • Plus, Heath MacDonald headlines a food and farm conference in Ottawa.
Pierre Poilievre's Conservative caucus will argue in the House that the government should bar non-citizens from claiming asylum if they are convicted of serious crimes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney lunches with Luxembourg’s Frieden

  • Plus, the Bloc Québécois reintroduces a bill to seek higher pensions for seniors.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 9, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet his counterpart from Luxembourg Luc Frieden today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney lunches with Luxembourg’s Frieden

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 9, 2026
  • Plus, the Bloc Québécois reintroduces a bill to seek higher pensions for seniors.

Carney lunches with Luxembourg’s Frieden

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 9, 2026
  • Plus, the Bloc Québécois reintroduces a bill to seek higher pensions for seniors.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet his counterpart from Luxembourg Luc Frieden today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada’s Nuuk consulate opens for business 

  • Plus, the House debates the Standing Orders that govern how it functions.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | February 6, 2026
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and Governor General Mary Simon will attend the opening ceremony of Canada's consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada’s Nuuk consulate opens for business 

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | February 6, 2026
  • Plus, the House debates the Standing Orders that govern how it functions.

Canada’s Nuuk consulate opens for business 

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | February 6, 2026
  • Plus, the House debates the Standing Orders that govern how it functions.
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and Governor General Mary Simon will attend the opening ceremony of Canada's consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Indian envoy calls on Canada to revive Canada-India Parliamentary Friendship Group ahead of Carney’s visit

  • Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik says he is ‘surprised’ that Canada has friendship groups with 'non-democratic countries,' but currently does not have one with
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 5, 2026
Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik said greater integration at all levels with Canada is important for his country. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Indian envoy calls on Canada to revive Canada-India Parliamentary Friendship Group ahead of Carney’s visit

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 5, 2026
  • Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik says he is ‘surprised’ that Canada has friendship groups with 'non-democratic countries,' but currently does not have one with

Indian envoy calls on Canada to revive Canada-India Parliamentary Friendship Group ahead of Carney’s visit

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 5, 2026
  • Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik says he is ‘surprised’ that Canada has friendship groups with 'non-democratic countries,' but currently does not have one with
Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik said greater integration at all levels with Canada is important for his country. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ministers blitz the committees

  • Plus, the PBO reports on the cost of meeting Canada’s new NATO target.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 5, 2026
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is one of several ministers who will testify before House committees about the budget implementation bill today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ministers blitz the committees

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 5, 2026
  • Plus, the PBO reports on the cost of meeting Canada’s new NATO target.

Ministers blitz the committees

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 5, 2026
  • Plus, the PBO reports on the cost of meeting Canada’s new NATO target.
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is one of several ministers who will testify before House committees about the budget implementation bill today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politicos pack the room for Harper’s portrait unveiling

  • This week has several events honouring the 20th anniversary of Stephen Harper's government, including his official portrait unveiling.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 4, 2026
Former prime minister Stephen Harper pictured at the unveiling of his official portrait. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politicos pack the room for Harper’s portrait unveiling

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 4, 2026
  • This week has several events honouring the 20th anniversary of Stephen Harper's government, including his official portrait unveiling.

Politicos pack the room for Harper’s portrait unveiling

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 4, 2026
  • This week has several events honouring the 20th anniversary of Stephen Harper's government, including his official portrait unveiling.
Former prime minister Stephen Harper pictured at the unveiling of his official portrait. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Anand attends Rubio’s critical minerals gathering in Washington

  • Plus, Senator Pierre Moreau talks about the Senate GRO’s priorities for the winter sitting.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 4, 2026
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand will huddle with the U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and her peers from several other countries in Washington today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Anand attends Rubio’s critical minerals gathering in Washington

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 4, 2026
  • Plus, Senator Pierre Moreau talks about the Senate GRO’s priorities for the winter sitting.

Anand attends Rubio’s critical minerals gathering in Washington

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 4, 2026
  • Plus, Senator Pierre Moreau talks about the Senate GRO’s priorities for the winter sitting.
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand will huddle with the U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and her peers from several other countries in Washington today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

The Senate reconvenes

  • Plus, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand testifies on the Government's Budget Implementation Bill.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 3, 2026
Senate Speaker Raymonde Gagné arrives for the Senate sitting on June 25, 2025. Senators will be back in the Red Chamber as the winter sitting starts today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The Senate reconvenes

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 3, 2026
  • Plus, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand testifies on the Government's Budget Implementation Bill.

The Senate reconvenes

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 3, 2026
  • Plus, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand testifies on the Government's Budget Implementation Bill.
Senate Speaker Raymonde Gagné arrives for the Senate sitting on June 25, 2025. Senators will be back in the Red Chamber as the winter sitting starts today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Arctic summit kickstarts in Norway

  • Plus, Stephen Fuhr talks about submarines with South Koreans, and we recap our big takeaways from the Conservative Party convention.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW, ABBAS RANA | February 2, 2026
Governor General Mary Simon is part of the Canadian contingent attending the Arctic Frontiers conference in Norway this week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Arctic summit kickstarts in Norway

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW, ABBAS RANA | February 2, 2026
  • Plus, Stephen Fuhr talks about submarines with South Koreans, and we recap our big takeaways from the Conservative Party convention.

Arctic summit kickstarts in Norway

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW, ABBAS RANA | February 2, 2026
  • Plus, Stephen Fuhr talks about submarines with South Koreans, and we recap our big takeaways from the Conservative Party convention.
Governor General Mary Simon is part of the Canadian contingent attending the Arctic Frontiers conference in Norway this week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservatives to vote on Poilievre’s leadership in Calgary tonight

  • Plus, the energy minister gives an update on his India trip.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW, CHARELLE EVELYN | January 30, 2026
Conservative members will start casting their votes for Pierre Poilievre's leadership review today evening. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservatives to vote on Poilievre’s leadership in Calgary tonight

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW, CHARELLE EVELYN | January 30, 2026
  • Plus, the energy minister gives an update on his India trip.

Conservatives to vote on Poilievre’s leadership in Calgary tonight

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW, CHARELLE EVELYN | January 30, 2026
  • Plus, the energy minister gives an update on his India trip.
Conservative members will start casting their votes for Pierre Poilievre's leadership review today evening. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney meets the premiers

  • Plus, the Conservative Party convention kicks off in Calgary.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, CHARELLE EVELYN | January 29, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet today with Canada's premiers, who held a meeting of their own in the capital yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney meets the premiers

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, CHARELLE EVELYN | January 29, 2026
  • Plus, the Conservative Party convention kicks off in Calgary.

Carney meets the premiers

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, CHARELLE EVELYN | January 29, 2026
  • Plus, the Conservative Party convention kicks off in Calgary.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet today with Canada's premiers, who held a meeting of their own in the capital yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The premiers meet in Ottawa

  • Plus, Sean Fraser defends his bail and sentencing bill at committee.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 28, 2026
Ontario Premier Doug Ford
Ontario Premier Doug Ford
Ontario's Doug Ford and Canada's other premiers with meet in Ottawa today to discuss their shared priorities. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The premiers meet in Ottawa

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 28, 2026
  • Plus, Sean Fraser defends his bail and sentencing bill at committee.

The premiers meet in Ottawa

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 28, 2026
  • Plus, Sean Fraser defends his bail and sentencing bill at committee.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford
Ontario's Doug Ford and Canada's other premiers with meet in Ottawa today to discuss their shared priorities. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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Carney meets Main—and maybe Captain Canada

  • Plus, we break down the PM's ‘groceries’ policy package, and the legislative agenda.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 27, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet today with his cabinet, Nunavut's new premier, and Team Canada hockey players. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney meets Main—and maybe Captain Canada

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 27, 2026
  • Plus, we break down the PM's ‘groceries’ policy package, and the legislative agenda.

Carney meets Main—and maybe Captain Canada

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 27, 2026
  • Plus, we break down the PM's ‘groceries’ policy package, and the legislative agenda.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet today with his cabinet, Nunavut's new premier, and Team Canada hockey players. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The West Block-ers reassemble 

  • Plus, party leaders talk about their legislative priorities for Parliament's upcoming session.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 26, 2026
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon will give a briefing on the Parliament's upcoming session today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The West Block-ers reassemble 

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 26, 2026
  • Plus, party leaders talk about their legislative priorities for Parliament's upcoming session.

The West Block-ers reassemble 

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 26, 2026
  • Plus, party leaders talk about their legislative priorities for Parliament's upcoming session.
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon will give a briefing on the Parliament's upcoming session today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Day two in Quebec City

  • Good Friday morning, Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet are into the second and final day of their cabinet retreat in Quebec City.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 23, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet will huddle in Quebec City today to prepare for the return of Parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Day two in Quebec City

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 23, 2026
  • Good Friday morning, Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet are into the second and final day of their cabinet retreat in Quebec City.

Day two in Quebec City

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 23, 2026
  • Good Friday morning, Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet are into the second and final day of their cabinet retreat in Quebec City.
Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet will huddle in Quebec City today to prepare for the return of Parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney leads cabinet retreat in Quebec City

  • Plus, we get NWT Premier R.J. Simpson’s view on the hubbub about Arctic security.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 22, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney is holding a press conference in Quebec City today before his cabinet conference gets underway. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney leads cabinet retreat in Quebec City

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 22, 2026
  • Plus, we get NWT Premier R.J. Simpson’s view on the hubbub about Arctic security.

Carney leads cabinet retreat in Quebec City

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 22, 2026
  • Plus, we get NWT Premier R.J. Simpson’s view on the hubbub about Arctic security.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is holding a press conference in Quebec City today before his cabinet conference gets underway. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘These times are not like any other’: Carney’s Davos speech that ‘electrified the world’ draws bipartisan praise

  • In his address to world leaders on June 20, Prime Minister Mark Carney declared that 'the old world order is not coming back' and
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 21, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 20. World Economic Forum photograph courtesy of Ciaran McCrickard

‘These times are not like any other’: Carney’s Davos speech that ‘electrified the world’ draws bipartisan praise

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 21, 2026
  • In his address to world leaders on June 20, Prime Minister Mark Carney declared that 'the old world order is not coming back' and

‘These times are not like any other’: Carney’s Davos speech that ‘electrified the world’ draws bipartisan praise

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 21, 2026
  • In his address to world leaders on June 20, Prime Minister Mark Carney declared that 'the old world order is not coming back' and
Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 20. World Economic Forum photograph courtesy of Ciaran McCrickard

Carney to miss Trump’s meeting with foreign leaders in Davos

  • Plus, Pierre Poilievre attends a fundraiser at a golf club in Ontario.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | January 21, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney will return to Ottawa from Davos today. Official White House photograph by Daniel Torok

Carney to miss Trump’s meeting with foreign leaders in Davos

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | January 21, 2026
  • Plus, Pierre Poilievre attends a fundraiser at a golf club in Ontario.

Carney to miss Trump’s meeting with foreign leaders in Davos

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | January 21, 2026
  • Plus, Pierre Poilievre attends a fundraiser at a golf club in Ontario.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will return to Ottawa from Davos today. Official White House photograph by Daniel Torok

Simon meets Sheinbaum

  • Plus, Carney talks with Macron in Davos.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 20, 2026
Governor General Mary Simon is meeting with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Simon meets Sheinbaum

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 20, 2026
  • Plus, Carney talks with Macron in Davos.

Simon meets Sheinbaum

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 20, 2026
  • Plus, Carney talks with Macron in Davos.
Governor General Mary Simon is meeting with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Davos calling Carney

  • Plus, AI Minister Evan Solomon shows up in New Delhi for an India-Canada AI dialogue.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 19, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney will attend the World Economic Forum summit in Davos, Switzerland, this week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Davos calling Carney

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 19, 2026
  • Plus, AI Minister Evan Solomon shows up in New Delhi for an India-Canada AI dialogue.

Davos calling Carney

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 19, 2026
  • Plus, AI Minister Evan Solomon shows up in New Delhi for an India-Canada AI dialogue.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will attend the World Economic Forum summit in Davos, Switzerland, this week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney-Xi huddle in Beijing

  • Plus, the City of Ottawa loses an appeal for more cash from the federal government.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | January 16, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney had a bilateral meeting with the Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing last night. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Carney-Xi huddle in Beijing

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | January 16, 2026
  • Plus, the City of Ottawa loses an appeal for more cash from the federal government.

Carney-Xi huddle in Beijing

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | January 16, 2026
  • Plus, the City of Ottawa loses an appeal for more cash from the federal government.
Prime Minister Mark Carney had a bilateral meeting with the Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing last night. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Another one bites the dust

  • Plus, Carney dines with Qiang.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 15, 2026
Premier François Legault announced yesterday that he intends to resign, making him the second Quebec party leader to step down in the past month. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Another one bites the dust

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 15, 2026
  • Plus, Carney dines with Qiang.

Another one bites the dust

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 15, 2026
  • Plus, Carney dines with Qiang.
Premier François Legault announced yesterday that he intends to resign, making him the second Quebec party leader to step down in the past month. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney lands in China

  • Plus, J.D. Vance hosts foreign ministers from Denmark and Greenland at the White House.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 14, 2026
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
All eyes are on Prime Minister Mark Carney as he meets with leaders from the Chinese government. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney lands in China

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 14, 2026
  • Plus, J.D. Vance hosts foreign ministers from Denmark and Greenland at the White House.

Carney lands in China

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 14, 2026
  • Plus, J.D. Vance hosts foreign ministers from Denmark and Greenland at the White House.
Mark Carney
All eyes are on Prime Minister Mark Carney as he meets with leaders from the Chinese government. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney and Hodgson head West

  • Plus, Anandasangaree holds an extortion summit in Brampton.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 13, 2026
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney is stopping for a meeting in Prince Rupert today before heading off to China. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney and Hodgson head West

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 13, 2026
  • Plus, Anandasangaree holds an extortion summit in Brampton.

Carney and Hodgson head West

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 13, 2026
  • Plus, Anandasangaree holds an extortion summit in Brampton.
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney is stopping for a meeting in Prince Rupert today before heading off to China. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Champagne gathers with G7 peers in Washington

  • Plus, the PMO gears up for Carney’s visit to China.
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will attend a G7 meeting on critical minerals in Washington today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Champagne gathers with G7 peers in Washington

  • Plus, the PMO gears up for Carney’s visit to China.

Champagne gathers with G7 peers in Washington

  • Plus, the PMO gears up for Carney’s visit to China.
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will attend a G7 meeting on critical minerals in Washington today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Genuis vs. York

  • Plus, Nancy Bélanger schools lobbyists on tightened registration rules.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 9, 2026
Conservative MP Garnett Genuis criticized York University's student union and student centre this week for denying permission for his on-campus event. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Genuis vs. York

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 9, 2026
  • Plus, Nancy Bélanger schools lobbyists on tightened registration rules.

Genuis vs. York

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 9, 2026
  • Plus, Nancy Bélanger schools lobbyists on tightened registration rules.
Conservative MP Garnett Genuis criticized York University's student union and student centre this week for denying permission for his on-campus event. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ottawa-Alberta energy deal could open door for other provinces to pursue weakened climate policies, say environmental experts: ‘this is just a massive step back’

  • Under the MOU, Ottawa's commitments include suspending clean electricity regulations and the oil and gas emissions cap in Alberta.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT, RIDDHI KACHHELA | December 8, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signed a memorandum of understanding on Nov. 27, outlining a shared commitment to establish Canada as 'a global energy superpower.' The HIll Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Ottawa-Alberta energy deal could open door for other provinces to pursue weakened climate policies, say environmental experts: ‘this is just a massive step back’

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT, RIDDHI KACHHELA | December 8, 2025
  • Under the MOU, Ottawa's commitments include suspending clean electricity regulations and the oil and gas emissions cap in Alberta.

Ottawa-Alberta energy deal could open door for other provinces to pursue weakened climate policies, say environmental experts: ‘this is just a massive step back’

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT, RIDDHI KACHHELA | December 8, 2025
  • Under the MOU, Ottawa's commitments include suspending clean electricity regulations and the oil and gas emissions cap in Alberta.
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signed a memorandum of understanding on Nov. 27, outlining a shared commitment to establish Canada as 'a global energy superpower.' The HIll Times photographs by Andrew Meade

AFN chiefs dig into S-2 dispute

  • Plus, Anita Anand meets with her NATO counterparts.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | December 3, 2025
AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak
AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

AFN chiefs dig into S-2 dispute

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | December 3, 2025
  • Plus, Anita Anand meets with her NATO counterparts.

AFN chiefs dig into S-2 dispute

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | December 3, 2025
  • Plus, Anita Anand meets with her NATO counterparts.
AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Anand huddles with EU officials in Brussels

  • Plus, recapping the mini-shuffle.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | December 2, 2025
Foreign Minister Anita Anand. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Anand huddles with EU officials in Brussels

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | December 2, 2025
  • Plus, recapping the mini-shuffle.

Anand huddles with EU officials in Brussels

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | December 2, 2025
  • Plus, recapping the mini-shuffle.
Foreign Minister Anita Anand. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Dabrusin faces the House Environment Committee

  • Plus, Canada and India will resume talks on a new trade agreement this week.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | December 1, 2025
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin will testify before the House Environment Committee today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Dabrusin faces the House Environment Committee

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | December 1, 2025
  • Plus, Canada and India will resume talks on a new trade agreement this week.

Dabrusin faces the House Environment Committee

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | December 1, 2025
  • Plus, Canada and India will resume talks on a new trade agreement this week.
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin will testify before the House Environment Committee today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Energy deal fallout: B.C. First Nations won’t rule out fighting pipeline proposal in court

  • Economic benefits are no substitute for free, prior, and informed consent, said Terry Teegee, regional chief of the British Columbia Assembly of First Nations.
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 28, 2025
Terry Teegee, regional chief of the British Columbia Assembly of First Nations, said First Nations from his province were not involved in the discussions around the energy deal signed between Ottawa and Alberta, nor were they advised of its contents. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Energy deal fallout: B.C. First Nations won’t rule out fighting pipeline proposal in court

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 28, 2025
  • Economic benefits are no substitute for free, prior, and informed consent, said Terry Teegee, regional chief of the British Columbia Assembly of First Nations.

Energy deal fallout: B.C. First Nations won’t rule out fighting pipeline proposal in court

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 28, 2025
  • Economic benefits are no substitute for free, prior, and informed consent, said Terry Teegee, regional chief of the British Columbia Assembly of First Nations.
Terry Teegee, regional chief of the British Columbia Assembly of First Nations, said First Nations from his province were not involved in the discussions around the energy deal signed between Ottawa and Alberta, nor were they advised of its contents. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

B.C. First Nations will not rule out opposing new pipeline proposal in court, says regional chief

  • Plus, climate groups label Carney’s Alberta MOU a “recipe for disaster.”
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | November 28, 2025
Terry Teegee
Terry Teegee
The Regional Chief for British Columbia, Terry Teegee, said First Nations are firmly against the new pipeline proposal. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

B.C. First Nations will not rule out opposing new pipeline proposal in court, says regional chief

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | November 28, 2025
  • Plus, climate groups label Carney’s Alberta MOU a “recipe for disaster.”

B.C. First Nations will not rule out opposing new pipeline proposal in court, says regional chief

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | November 28, 2025
  • Plus, climate groups label Carney’s Alberta MOU a “recipe for disaster.”
Terry Teegee
The Regional Chief for British Columbia, Terry Teegee, said First Nations are firmly against the new pipeline proposal. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

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