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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.

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

The return of pipeline politics

  • Plus, NDP leadership candidates square off in Montreal.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 27, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are expected to reveal an MOU about fossil fuels and the environment today. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

The return of pipeline politics

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 27, 2025
  • Plus, NDP leadership candidates square off in Montreal.

The return of pipeline politics

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 27, 2025
  • Plus, NDP leadership candidates square off in Montreal.
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are expected to reveal an MOU about fossil fuels and the environment today. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

MPs to honour record-setter Plamondon

  • Plus, Lisa Raitt and Mona Nemer will testify to parliamentary committees.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 26, 2025
Bloc Québécois MP Louis Plamondon now has bragging rights over Wilfrid Laurier, and every other MP past and present. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

MPs to honour record-setter Plamondon

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 26, 2025
  • Plus, Lisa Raitt and Mona Nemer will testify to parliamentary committees.

MPs to honour record-setter Plamondon

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 26, 2025
  • Plus, Lisa Raitt and Mona Nemer will testify to parliamentary committees.
Bloc Québécois MP Louis Plamondon now has bragging rights over Wilfrid Laurier, and every other MP past and present. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Coalition of the willing’ meets on Trump’s Ukraine plan

  • Plus, opposition MPs aim to break a Liberal filibuster at committee.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 25, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘Coalition of the willing’ meets on Trump’s Ukraine plan

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 25, 2025
  • Plus, opposition MPs aim to break a Liberal filibuster at committee.

‘Coalition of the willing’ meets on Trump’s Ukraine plan

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 25, 2025
  • Plus, opposition MPs aim to break a Liberal filibuster at committee.
Prime Minister Mark Carney. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Joly heads to Korea and Japan

  • Plus, the Brookfield CEO testifies before a House committee studying PM Carney’s ethics compliance.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 24, 2025
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly will travel to South Korea and Japan this week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Joly heads to Korea and Japan

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 24, 2025
  • Plus, the Brookfield CEO testifies before a House committee studying PM Carney’s ethics compliance.

Joly heads to Korea and Japan

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 24, 2025
  • Plus, the Brookfield CEO testifies before a House committee studying PM Carney’s ethics compliance.
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly will travel to South Korea and Japan this week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bill C-15: the hits and misses in the big beautiful budget implementation bill

  • The budget bill covers high-speed rail and privacy law changes, among others, but neglects to mention other promises, like automatic tax filing for low-income
News | BY CHARELLE EVELYN, RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | November 21, 2025
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne tabled Bill C-15, the budget implementation bill, in the House of Commons on Nov. 18. The bill, more than 600 pages long, covers a lot of ground, though there aren't many surprises. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bill C-15: the hits and misses in the big beautiful budget implementation bill

News | BY CHARELLE EVELYN, RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | November 21, 2025
  • The budget bill covers high-speed rail and privacy law changes, among others, but neglects to mention other promises, like automatic tax filing for low-income

Bill C-15: the hits and misses in the big beautiful budget implementation bill

News | BY CHARELLE EVELYN, RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | November 21, 2025
  • The budget bill covers high-speed rail and privacy law changes, among others, but neglects to mention other promises, like automatic tax filing for low-income
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne tabled Bill C-15, the budget implementation bill, in the House of Commons on Nov. 18. The bill, more than 600 pages long, covers a lot of ground, though there aren't many surprises. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Anandasangaree and Pam Bondi huddle in Ottawa

  • Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW, CHARELLE EVELYN | November 21, 2025
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree will host his G7 counterparts in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Anandasangaree and Pam Bondi huddle in Ottawa

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW, CHARELLE EVELYN | November 21, 2025
  • Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Anandasangaree and Pam Bondi huddle in Ottawa

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW, CHARELLE EVELYN | November 21, 2025
  • Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree will host his G7 counterparts in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PM’s chief of staff to testify at ethics study

  • Plus, Canada’s health ministers will exchange views on the federal budget.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 20, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney's chief of staff will testify before a House committee studying ethics today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PM’s chief of staff to testify at ethics study

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 20, 2025
  • Plus, Canada’s health ministers will exchange views on the federal budget.

PM’s chief of staff to testify at ethics study

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 20, 2025
  • Plus, Canada’s health ministers will exchange views on the federal budget.
Prime Minister Mark Carney's chief of staff will testify before a House committee studying ethics today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Swedes press their case

  • Plus, Champagne has quietly tabled his budget implementation bill.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 19, 2025
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly will hold a public discussion with her visiting Swedish counterpart in Ottawa today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Swedes press their case

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 19, 2025
  • Plus, Champagne has quietly tabled his budget implementation bill.

Swedes press their case

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 19, 2025
  • Plus, Champagne has quietly tabled his budget implementation bill.
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly will hold a public discussion with her visiting Swedish counterpart in Ottawa today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney to dine with Sweden’s royals, head to UAE

  • Plus, the House will vote on a motion to allow the government to table its budget implementation bill.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 18, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government narrowly survived a confidence vote on its budget in the House yesterday evening. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney to dine with Sweden’s royals, head to UAE

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 18, 2025
  • Plus, the House will vote on a motion to allow the government to table its budget implementation bill.

Carney to dine with Sweden’s royals, head to UAE

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 18, 2025
  • Plus, the House will vote on a motion to allow the government to table its budget implementation bill.
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government narrowly survived a confidence vote on its budget in the House yesterday evening. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberals ‘live another day’ narrowly win budget vote, avoid election

  • Four abstentions and a last-minute Green olive branch from Elizabeth May helped shepherd the Liberals' budget through the House with a vote of 170-168.
News | BY MARLO GLASS, ELEANOR WAND, RIDDHI KACHHELA, STUART BENSON | November 17, 2025
Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne speaks to reporters in the House of Commons foyer on Nov. 17, after the vote on the 2025 federal budget passed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberals ‘live another day’ narrowly win budget vote, avoid election

News | BY MARLO GLASS, ELEANOR WAND, RIDDHI KACHHELA, STUART BENSON | November 17, 2025
  • Four abstentions and a last-minute Green olive branch from Elizabeth May helped shepherd the Liberals' budget through the House with a vote of 170-168.

Liberals ‘live another day’ narrowly win budget vote, avoid election

News | BY MARLO GLASS, ELEANOR WAND, RIDDHI KACHHELA, STUART BENSON | November 17, 2025
  • Four abstentions and a last-minute Green olive branch from Elizabeth May helped shepherd the Liberals' budget through the House with a vote of 170-168.
Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne speaks to reporters in the House of Commons foyer on Nov. 17, after the vote on the 2025 federal budget passed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Judgment day

  • Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney will hold a virtual meeting with the premiers.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 17, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government faces its third confidence vote on the budget in the House today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Judgment day

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 17, 2025
  • Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney will hold a virtual meeting with the premiers.

Judgment day

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 17, 2025
  • Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney will hold a virtual meeting with the premiers.
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government faces its third confidence vote on the budget in the House today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The PBO dissects the budget

  • Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks in Montreal.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 14, 2025
The interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques will publish his team's report on the federal budget today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

The PBO dissects the budget

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 14, 2025
  • Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks in Montreal.

The PBO dissects the budget

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 14, 2025
  • Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks in Montreal.
The interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques will publish his team's report on the federal budget today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Emergency ministers meet in TO

  • Good Thursday morning, In today’s Politics This Morning: Prime Minister Mark Carney will be in Terrace, B.C. today. He’ll hold a press conference there
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 13, 2025
Eleanor Olszewski
Eleanor Olszewski
Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski will meet with her provincial and territorial counterparts in Toronto today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Emergency ministers meet in TO

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 13, 2025
  • Good Thursday morning, In today’s Politics This Morning: Prime Minister Mark Carney will be in Terrace, B.C. today. He’ll hold a press conference there

Emergency ministers meet in TO

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 13, 2025
  • Good Thursday morning, In today’s Politics This Morning: Prime Minister Mark Carney will be in Terrace, B.C. today. He’ll hold a press conference there
Eleanor Olszewski
Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski will meet with her provincial and territorial counterparts in Toronto today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Prison investigator to make final plea for reforms

  • Plus, Carney raises cash in Vancouver.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 12, 2025
Ivan Zinger
Ivan Zinger
Ivan Zinger, the correctional investigator of Canada, will call attention to failings in the federal prison system at a press conference today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Prison investigator to make final plea for reforms

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 12, 2025
  • Plus, Carney raises cash in Vancouver.

Prison investigator to make final plea for reforms

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 12, 2025
  • Plus, Carney raises cash in Vancouver.
Ivan Zinger
Ivan Zinger, the correctional investigator of Canada, will call attention to failings in the federal prison system at a press conference today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Lest we forget

  • Plus, Anand hosts G7 peers in Niagara.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 11, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney will join veterans and other dignitaries at the National War Memorial this morning for Canada's Remembrance Day ceremony. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Lest we forget

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 11, 2025
  • Plus, Anand hosts G7 peers in Niagara.

Lest we forget

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 11, 2025
  • Plus, Anand hosts G7 peers in Niagara.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will join veterans and other dignitaries at the National War Memorial this morning for Canada's Remembrance Day ceremony. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

COP30 summit minus the climate change ambassador

  • Plus, Carney plugs the budget in New Brunswick.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 10, 2025
Julie Dabrusin
Julie Dabrusin
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin will attend the COP30 summit in Brazil this week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

COP30 summit minus the climate change ambassador

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 10, 2025
  • Plus, Carney plugs the budget in New Brunswick.

COP30 summit minus the climate change ambassador

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 10, 2025
  • Plus, Carney plugs the budget in New Brunswick.
Julie Dabrusin
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin will attend the COP30 summit in Brazil this week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Budget’s lack of clarity over sunsetting climate programs a concern: Green Budget Coalition

  • The Liberals have recently been 'walking back' past commitments on 'fighting climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions,' says former parliamentary budget officer Yves
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 7, 2025
The budget did not clarify the future of some of the climate programs that are due to sunset in Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin's department in the coming years. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Budget’s lack of clarity over sunsetting climate programs a concern: Green Budget Coalition

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 7, 2025
  • The Liberals have recently been 'walking back' past commitments on 'fighting climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions,' says former parliamentary budget officer Yves

Budget’s lack of clarity over sunsetting climate programs a concern: Green Budget Coalition

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 7, 2025
  • The Liberals have recently been 'walking back' past commitments on 'fighting climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions,' says former parliamentary budget officer Yves
The budget did not clarify the future of some of the climate programs that are due to sunset in Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin's department in the coming years. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Confidence vote: Take two

  • Plus, more trouble brews for Poilievre after a long-time Alberta MP resigns.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 7, 2025
Yves-Francois Blanchet
Yves-Francois Blanchet
The House will vote on a Bloc Québécois amendment to the government's motion on the budget today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Confidence vote: Take two

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 7, 2025
  • Plus, more trouble brews for Poilievre after a long-time Alberta MP resigns.

Confidence vote: Take two

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 7, 2025
  • Plus, more trouble brews for Poilievre after a long-time Alberta MP resigns.
Yves-Francois Blanchet
The House will vote on a Bloc Québécois amendment to the government's motion on the budget today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Green day on the Hill

  • Plus, the budget debate continues.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 6, 2025
Jerry DeMarco
Jerry DeMarco
Environment Commissioner Jerry DeMarco will publish his latest reports on the government today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Green day on the Hill

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 6, 2025
  • Plus, the budget debate continues.

Green day on the Hill

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 6, 2025
  • Plus, the budget debate continues.
Jerry DeMarco
Environment Commissioner Jerry DeMarco will publish his latest reports on the government today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Winners and losers you might have missed in the federal budget

  • Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to run a deficit in the tens of billions of dollars for years to come, but despite his warning
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, MARLO GLASS, ELEANOR WAND, TESSIE SANCI | November 5, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne presented their first federal budget on Nov. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Winners and losers you might have missed in the federal budget

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, MARLO GLASS, ELEANOR WAND, TESSIE SANCI | November 5, 2025
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to run a deficit in the tens of billions of dollars for years to come, but despite his warning

Winners and losers you might have missed in the federal budget

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, MARLO GLASS, ELEANOR WAND, TESSIE SANCI | November 5, 2025
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to run a deficit in the tens of billions of dollars for years to come, but despite his warning
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne presented their first federal budget on Nov. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada reacts to the budget

  • Plus, the Liberal benches gain an extra member, and the Supreme Court begins a hearing on whether MPs can limit their own free speech
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, TESSIE SANCI, ELEANOR WAND, MARLO GLASS | November 5, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will start selling their budget in earnest to the Canadian public today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada reacts to the budget

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, TESSIE SANCI, ELEANOR WAND, MARLO GLASS | November 5, 2025
  • Plus, the Liberal benches gain an extra member, and the Supreme Court begins a hearing on whether MPs can limit their own free speech

Canada reacts to the budget

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, TESSIE SANCI, ELEANOR WAND, MARLO GLASS | November 5, 2025
  • Plus, the Liberal benches gain an extra member, and the Supreme Court begins a hearing on whether MPs can limit their own free speech
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will start selling their budget in earnest to the Canadian public today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Tax incentives for companies hiked to attract investments, but economists say budget not ‘transformational’ enough for businesses

  • Budget 2025 has reinstated the program that allows businesses to write off their capital assets in the first year of purchase, saving them on
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 4, 2025
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured with a copy of the 2025 budget before he heads into the House of Commons on Nov. 4, 2025. 'This is a message to all businesses across the country, Canada will be the most competitive country, and we are making sure that we empower you to do that,' Champagne said at his presser. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Tax incentives for companies hiked to attract investments, but economists say budget not ‘transformational’ enough for businesses

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 4, 2025
  • Budget 2025 has reinstated the program that allows businesses to write off their capital assets in the first year of purchase, saving them on

Tax incentives for companies hiked to attract investments, but economists say budget not ‘transformational’ enough for businesses

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 4, 2025
  • Budget 2025 has reinstated the program that allows businesses to write off their capital assets in the first year of purchase, saving them on
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured with a copy of the 2025 budget before he heads into the House of Commons on Nov. 4, 2025. 'This is a message to all businesses across the country, Canada will be the most competitive country, and we are making sure that we empower you to do that,' Champagne said at his presser. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

It’s budget day

  • Plus, government officials brief MPs on Gaza and the new border bill.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 4, 2025
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will unveil his long-awaited budget today. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

It’s budget day

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 4, 2025
  • Plus, government officials brief MPs on Gaza and the new border bill.

It’s budget day

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 4, 2025
  • Plus, government officials brief MPs on Gaza and the new border bill.
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will unveil his long-awaited budget today. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Champagne goes shoe shopping in Quebec

  • Plus, the industry minister testifies before a House committee on Stellantis subsidies.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 3, 2025
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is gearing up for his first budget speech tomorrow. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Champagne goes shoe shopping in Quebec

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 3, 2025
  • Plus, the industry minister testifies before a House committee on Stellantis subsidies.

Champagne goes shoe shopping in Quebec

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 3, 2025
  • Plus, the industry minister testifies before a House committee on Stellantis subsidies.
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is gearing up for his first budget speech tomorrow. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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All eyes on the Carney-Xi meeting

  • Plus, GDP update for August incoming.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 31, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to meet the Chinese President Xi Jinping in Gyeongju, South Korea, after the APEC summit. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

All eyes on the Carney-Xi meeting

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 31, 2025
  • Plus, GDP update for August incoming.

All eyes on the Carney-Xi meeting

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 31, 2025
  • Plus, GDP update for August incoming.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to meet the Chinese President Xi Jinping in Gyeongju, South Korea, after the APEC summit. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Women’s groups hail ongoing funding for gender-equality programs, but warn the ‘devil is in the details’

  • After fears of sizable cutbacks, the money only came ‘because frontline organizations fought for it,’ says NDP MP Leah Gazan of the $660.5-million coming
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | October 30, 2025
Rechie Valdez
Rechie Valdez
The upcoming budget will give Women and Gender Equality Minister Rechie Valdez’s department $660.5-million over five years after advocates feared for significant cutbacks to WAGE’s work. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Women’s groups hail ongoing funding for gender-equality programs, but warn the ‘devil is in the details’

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | October 30, 2025
  • After fears of sizable cutbacks, the money only came ‘because frontline organizations fought for it,’ says NDP MP Leah Gazan of the $660.5-million coming

Women’s groups hail ongoing funding for gender-equality programs, but warn the ‘devil is in the details’

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | October 30, 2025
  • After fears of sizable cutbacks, the money only came ‘because frontline organizations fought for it,’ says NDP MP Leah Gazan of the $660.5-million coming
Rechie Valdez
The upcoming budget will give Women and Gender Equality Minister Rechie Valdez’s department $660.5-million over five years after advocates feared for significant cutbacks to WAGE’s work. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Hodgson and Dabrusin host G7 counterparts in Toronto

  • Plus, Lena Diab defends her immigration bill at committee.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 30, 2025
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson are hosting a G7 summit in Toronto starting today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Hodgson and Dabrusin host G7 counterparts in Toronto

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 30, 2025
  • Plus, Lena Diab defends her immigration bill at committee.

Hodgson and Dabrusin host G7 counterparts in Toronto

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 30, 2025
  • Plus, Lena Diab defends her immigration bill at committee.
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson are hosting a G7 summit in Toronto starting today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

International development strategy now linked to economic agenda, says SecState Sarai

  • 'This will mean placing greater emphasis on supporting economic growth, trade readiness, and private-sector engagement to build prosperity and resilience in developing countries,' says
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 29, 2025
Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai told a parliamentary committee Canada plans to do more development work in countries where it is also looking to increase trade. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

International development strategy now linked to economic agenda, says SecState Sarai

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 29, 2025
  • 'This will mean placing greater emphasis on supporting economic growth, trade readiness, and private-sector engagement to build prosperity and resilience in developing countries,' says

International development strategy now linked to economic agenda, says SecState Sarai

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 29, 2025
  • 'This will mean placing greater emphasis on supporting economic growth, trade readiness, and private-sector engagement to build prosperity and resilience in developing countries,' says
Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai told a parliamentary committee Canada plans to do more development work in countries where it is also looking to increase trade. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

An awkward evening in Gyeongju

  • Plus, MPs vote to summon the PM’s chief of staff and Brookfield execs for an ethics investigation.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney will take part in South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's working dinner in South Korea today. U.S. President Donald Trump is among the other leaders expected to attend. Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok

An awkward evening in Gyeongju

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 29, 2025
  • Plus, MPs vote to summon the PM’s chief of staff and Brookfield execs for an ethics investigation.

An awkward evening in Gyeongju

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 29, 2025
  • Plus, MPs vote to summon the PM’s chief of staff and Brookfield execs for an ethics investigation.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will take part in South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's working dinner in South Korea today. U.S. President Donald Trump is among the other leaders expected to attend. Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok

Carney in Singapore

  • Plus, MPs get a security briefing behind closed doors.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 28, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with his counterpart in Singapore. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney in Singapore

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 28, 2025
  • Plus, MPs get a security briefing behind closed doors.

Carney in Singapore

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 28, 2025
  • Plus, MPs get a security briefing behind closed doors.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with his counterpart in Singapore. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney remains in Malaysia, Trump heads to Japan

  • Plus, a former cabinet minister who falsely accused a journalist of being a Russian spy, testifies about the impact of Russian disinformation.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 27, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Donald Trump will not be crossing paths at the ASEAN Summit in Malaysia today, as Trump heads to Japan. Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok

Carney remains in Malaysia, Trump heads to Japan

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 27, 2025
  • Plus, a former cabinet minister who falsely accused a journalist of being a Russian spy, testifies about the impact of Russian disinformation.

Carney remains in Malaysia, Trump heads to Japan

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 27, 2025
  • Plus, a former cabinet minister who falsely accused a journalist of being a Russian spy, testifies about the impact of Russian disinformation.
Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Donald Trump will not be crossing paths at the ASEAN Summit in Malaysia today, as Trump heads to Japan. Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok

First-quarter expenses: MPs spent nearly $28-million

  • Two Liberal MPs—Terry Beech from British Columbia, and Peter Fragiskatos from Ontario—spent the most at over $150,000 each.
List | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 24, 2025
The MPs with the top expense claims between April and June 2025, counter clockwise from bottom left: Liberal MPs Terry Beech, Peter Fragiskatos, Robert Oliphant and Peter Fonseca, Conservative MP Bob Zimmer, and Green Leader Elizabeth May. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

First-quarter expenses: MPs spent nearly $28-million

List | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 24, 2025
  • Two Liberal MPs—Terry Beech from British Columbia, and Peter Fragiskatos from Ontario—spent the most at over $150,000 each.

First-quarter expenses: MPs spent nearly $28-million

List | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 24, 2025
  • Two Liberal MPs—Terry Beech from British Columbia, and Peter Fragiskatos from Ontario—spent the most at over $150,000 each.
The MPs with the top expense claims between April and June 2025, counter clockwise from bottom left: Liberal MPs Terry Beech, Peter Fragiskatos, Robert Oliphant and Peter Fonseca, Conservative MP Bob Zimmer, and Green Leader Elizabeth May. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

PM Carney makes his Asia debut

  • Plus, the U.S. president gets salty over an Ontario government anti-tariff ad—which could make the next Carney-Trump meeting a little awkward.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 24, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Malaysia, Singapore, and South Korea between Oct. 24 and Nov. 1. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

PM Carney makes his Asia debut

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 24, 2025
  • Plus, the U.S. president gets salty over an Ontario government anti-tariff ad—which could make the next Carney-Trump meeting a little awkward.

PM Carney makes his Asia debut

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 24, 2025
  • Plus, the U.S. president gets salty over an Ontario government anti-tariff ad—which could make the next Carney-Trump meeting a little awkward.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Malaysia, Singapore, and South Korea between Oct. 24 and Nov. 1. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Fraser unveils his crime bill

  • Plus, Danielle Smith will weigh in at a House committee meeting on climate policy.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 23, 2025
Justice Minister Sean Fraser will introduce his bail and sentencing reform bill into the House of Commons today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fraser unveils his crime bill

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 23, 2025
  • Plus, Danielle Smith will weigh in at a House committee meeting on climate policy.

Fraser unveils his crime bill

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 23, 2025
  • Plus, Danielle Smith will weigh in at a House committee meeting on climate policy.
Justice Minister Sean Fraser will introduce his bail and sentencing reform bill into the House of Commons today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney to deliver ‘live address’ on fall budget tonight

  • Plus, NDP leadership candidates make their pitch to union voters.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 22, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney will promote his upcoming budget in a live address this evening. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Carney to deliver ‘live address’ on fall budget tonight

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 22, 2025
  • Plus, NDP leadership candidates make their pitch to union voters.

Carney to deliver ‘live address’ on fall budget tonight

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 22, 2025
  • Plus, NDP leadership candidates make their pitch to union voters.
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney will promote his upcoming budget in a live address this evening. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Hogan reports on child care, CRA call centres

  • Plus, Canada’s top defence officials face questions at committee.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 21, 2025
Auditor General Karen Hogan will reveal new reports on a half dozen government projects and priorities today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Hogan reports on child care, CRA call centres

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 21, 2025
  • Plus, Canada’s top defence officials face questions at committee.

Hogan reports on child care, CRA call centres

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 21, 2025
  • Plus, Canada’s top defence officials face questions at committee.
Auditor General Karen Hogan will reveal new reports on a half dozen government projects and priorities today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Stellantis saga continues at House committee meeting

  • Plus, the public safety minister testifies before senators.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 20, 2025
Conservative MP Kelly McCauley will chair a House committee meeting on the looming job losses at Stellantis today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Stellantis saga continues at House committee meeting

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 20, 2025
  • Plus, the public safety minister testifies before senators.

Stellantis saga continues at House committee meeting

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 20, 2025
  • Plus, the public safety minister testifies before senators.
Conservative MP Kelly McCauley will chair a House committee meeting on the looming job losses at Stellantis today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Securing them borders

  • Plus, the data for August on foreign investments in Canadian securities comes out today.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 17, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney will make an announcement on border security today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Securing them borders

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 17, 2025
  • Plus, the data for August on foreign investments in Canadian securities comes out today.

Securing them borders

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 17, 2025
  • Plus, the data for August on foreign investments in Canadian securities comes out today.
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney will make an announcement on border security today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Premier Ford takes his woes to PM Carney

  • Plus, Anand talks about Canada-China relations with her Chinese counterpart.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, MARLO GLASS | October 16, 2025
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Mark Carney
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Mark Carney
Ontario Premier Doug Ford will be meeting Prime Minister Mark Carney in Toronto today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Premier Ford takes his woes to PM Carney

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, MARLO GLASS | October 16, 2025
  • Plus, Anand talks about Canada-China relations with her Chinese counterpart.

Premier Ford takes his woes to PM Carney

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, MARLO GLASS | October 16, 2025
  • Plus, Anand talks about Canada-China relations with her Chinese counterpart.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Mark Carney
Ontario Premier Doug Ford will be meeting Prime Minister Mark Carney in Toronto today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Next stop: Singapore

  • Plus, McGuinty mingles with his NATO peers in Brussels.
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand will be in Singapore on the fourth day of her Asia trip. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Next stop: Singapore

  • Plus, McGuinty mingles with his NATO peers in Brussels.

Next stop: Singapore

  • Plus, McGuinty mingles with his NATO peers in Brussels.
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand will be in Singapore on the fourth day of her Asia trip. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada eyes more agriculture trade with Mexico

  • Plus, the foreign affairs minister calls back from India.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 14, 2025
Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald is on a trade mission to Mexico this week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada eyes more agriculture trade with Mexico

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 14, 2025
  • Plus, the foreign affairs minister calls back from India.

Canada eyes more agriculture trade with Mexico

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 14, 2025
  • Plus, the foreign affairs minister calls back from India.
Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald is on a trade mission to Mexico this week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Anand to visit India and China next week

  • Plus, Carney and Champagne will announce something to 'bring costs down for Canadians'.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 10, 2025
Anita Anand
Anita Anand
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand will meet Indian officials in India on Oct. 12 and 13. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Anand to visit India and China next week

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 10, 2025
  • Plus, Carney and Champagne will announce something to 'bring costs down for Canadians'.

Anand to visit India and China next week

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 10, 2025
  • Plus, Carney and Champagne will announce something to 'bring costs down for Canadians'.
Anita Anand
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand will meet Indian officials in India on Oct. 12 and 13. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Embattled minister faces House committee

  • Plus, the environment commissioner takes questions on the government’s climate plan.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 9, 2025
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is scheduled to appear before the House Public Safety Committee today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Embattled minister faces House committee

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 9, 2025
  • Plus, the environment commissioner takes questions on the government’s climate plan.

Embattled minister faces House committee

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 9, 2025
  • Plus, the environment commissioner takes questions on the government’s climate plan.
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is scheduled to appear before the House Public Safety Committee today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Day two for debate on McGuinty’s military justice bill

  • Plus, a revised border bill could hit the floor of the House today.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 8, 2025
Defence Minister David McGuinty's military justice reform bill is up for debate in the House today, Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon told MPs last week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Day two for debate on McGuinty’s military justice bill

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 8, 2025
  • Plus, a revised border bill could hit the floor of the House today.

Day two for debate on McGuinty’s military justice bill

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 8, 2025
  • Plus, a revised border bill could hit the floor of the House today.
Defence Minister David McGuinty's military justice reform bill is up for debate in the House today, Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon told MPs last week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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