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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.

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FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 14, 2024
Immigration Minister Marc Miller. Asylum claimants could become a big story in Canada again if Donald Trump tries to deport millions of undocumented people from the U.S. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 14, 2024
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 14, 2024
Immigration Minister Marc Miller. Asylum claimants could become a big story in Canada again if Donald Trump tries to deport millions of undocumented people from the U.S. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 14, 2024
Immigration Minister Marc Miller. Asylum claimants could become a big story in Canada again if Donald Trump tries to deport millions of undocumented people from the U.S. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 14, 2024
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 14, 2024
Immigration Minister Marc Miller. Asylum claimants could become a big story in Canada again if Donald Trump tries to deport millions of undocumented people from the U.S. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 13, 2024
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland will chair a meeting of the cabinet committee on Canada-U.S. relations today in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 13, 2024
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 13, 2024
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland will chair a meeting of the cabinet committee on Canada-U.S. relations today in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 12, 2024
Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada will announce funding for Quebec business groups this morning, then drum up some cash for the Liberal Party at a performance art venue in Montreal this evening. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 12, 2024
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 12, 2024
Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada will announce funding for Quebec business groups this morning, then drum up some cash for the Liberal Party at a performance art venue in Montreal this evening. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 11, 2024
Mary Simon
Governor General Mary Simon at the Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov. 11, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 11, 2024
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 11, 2024
Mary Simon
Governor General Mary Simon at the Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov. 11, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will attend two back-to-back fundraisers in Vancouver today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will attend two back-to-back fundraisers in Vancouver today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Jerry DeMarco
Environment Commissioner Jerry DeMarco will release new audits of the government's environmental programs today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Jerry DeMarco
Environment Commissioner Jerry DeMarco will release new audits of the government's environmental programs today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
MPs and party leaders will attend caucus meetings on the Hill today, to plot their strategy for the days and weeks to come. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
MPs and party leaders will attend caucus meetings on the Hill today, to plot their strategy for the days and weeks to come. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
List | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 5, 2024
Donald Trump, left, and Kamala Harris
As Americans choose between presidential candidates Donald Trump, left, and Kamala Harris on Nov. 5, Canadians shared their views on their preferred candidates late last month. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
List | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 5, 2024
List | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 5, 2024
Donald Trump, left, and Kamala Harris
As Americans choose between presidential candidates Donald Trump, left, and Kamala Harris on Nov. 5, Canadians shared their views on their preferred candidates late last month. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
The U.S. presidential election today will bring either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris into the White House. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
The U.S. presidential election today will bring either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris into the White House. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 4, 2024
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland speaks during a press conference in the National Press Theatre on April 30.
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson will appear before the House Natural Resources Committee today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 4, 2024
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 4, 2024
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland speaks during a press conference in the National Press Theatre on April 30.
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson will appear before the House Natural Resources Committee today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Conservatives have raised more than twice as much money in the third quarter of this year than the Liberals, according to financial returns. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Conservatives have raised more than twice as much money in the third quarter of this year than the Liberals, according to financial returns. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 31, 2024
Yves Giroux
Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux says Canada's projected military spending by 2029-30 leaves a 0.42 percentage point gap to reach the two-per-cent NATO target that Canada promised to meet in 2032. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 31, 2024
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 31, 2024
Yves Giroux
Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux says Canada's projected military spending by 2029-30 leaves a 0.42 percentage point gap to reach the two-per-cent NATO target that Canada promised to meet in 2032. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Dominic LeBlanc's elections bill will be examined by a committee of MPs for the first time today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Dominic LeBlanc's elections bill will be examined by a committee of MPs for the first time today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet with the Liberal caucus again on Parliament Hill today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet with the Liberal caucus again on Parliament Hill today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanche
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet will hold a press conference today to talk about his conditions for supporting the Liberal government. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanche
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet will hold a press conference today to talk about his conditions for supporting the Liberal government. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 28, 2024
Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne will appear before a Senate committee to answer questions on his cybersecurity bill today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 28, 2024
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 28, 2024
Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne will appear before a Senate committee to answer questions on his cybersecurity bill today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc will launch a call for applications under the National Crime Prevention Strategy today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc will launch a call for applications under the National Crime Prevention Strategy today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will carry on today with a major announcement about immigration policy, following a challenge to his leadership at the Liberal caucus meeting yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will carry on today with a major announcement about immigration policy, following a challenge to his leadership at the Liberal caucus meeting yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to face calls to step down during today's Liberal caucus meeting on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to face calls to step down during today's Liberal caucus meeting on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will hold one of her weekly press conferences today to talk about the government's economic policies. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will hold one of her weekly press conferences today to talk about the government's economic policies. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 21, 2024
International Trade Minister Mary Ng and Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne will appear before a House Committee to discuss measures to protect Canadian manufacturers from Chinese imports. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 21, 2024
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 21, 2024
International Trade Minister Mary Ng and Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne will appear before a House Committee to discuss measures to protect Canadian manufacturers from Chinese imports. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said at a press conference this week that the Indian government was found to be involved in violent acts and other crimes in Canada, as per RCMP investigations. Photograph courtesy of Narendra Modi's X (formerly Twitter) account
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said at a press conference this week that the Indian government was found to be involved in violent acts and other crimes in Canada, as per RCMP investigations. Photograph courtesy of Narendra Modi's X (formerly Twitter) account
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 17, 2024
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appears before the Foreign Interference Commission on Oct. 16, days after announcing Canada had expelled India's high commissioner and five diplomats who are all persons of interest in what the RCMP alleges is serious criminal activity. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 17, 2024
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 17, 2024
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appears before the Foreign Interference Commission on Oct. 16, days after announcing Canada had expelled India's high commissioner and five diplomats who are all persons of interest in what the RCMP alleges is serious criminal activity. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, pictured, and Justice Minister Arif Virani will take part in a meeting of federal, provincial, and territorial public safety and justice ministers in Yellowknife today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, pictured, and Justice Minister Arif Virani will take part in a meeting of federal, provincial, and territorial public safety and justice ministers in Yellowknife today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will appear before the Foreign Interference Commission in Ottawa today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will appear before the Foreign Interference Commission in Ottawa today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 15, 2024
Katie Telford
Justin Trudeau's chief of staff, Katie Telford, is among witnesses appearing before the Foreign Interference Commission today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 15, 2024
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 15, 2024
Katie Telford
Justin Trudeau's chief of staff, Katie Telford, is among witnesses appearing before the Foreign Interference Commission today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Anita Anand
Transport Minister Anita Anand will announce new rail safety measures today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Anita Anand
Transport Minister Anita Anand will announce new rail safety measures today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 10, 2024
MPs, Senators, diplomats, local leaders, and cycling advocates took part in a slow bike race on Oct. 8. Image courtesy of Vélo Canada Bikes
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 10, 2024
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 10, 2024
MPs, Senators, diplomats, local leaders, and cycling advocates took part in a slow bike race on Oct. 8. Image courtesy of Vélo Canada Bikes
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 10, 2024
MPs, Senators, diplomats, local leaders, and cycling advocates took part in a slow bike race on Oct. 8. Image courtesy of Vélo Canada Bikes
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 10, 2024
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 10, 2024
MPs, Senators, diplomats, local leaders, and cycling advocates took part in a slow bike race on Oct. 8. Image courtesy of Vélo Canada Bikes
Former public safety minister Marco Mendicino will testify at the Foreign Interference Commission today, as will current Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Former public safety minister Marco Mendicino will testify at the Foreign Interference Commission today, as will current Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Former industry minister Navdeep Bains will testify virtually about his time overseeing SDTC today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Former industry minister Navdeep Bains will testify virtually about his time overseeing SDTC today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Former justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould will appear virtually before a Senate committee studying the government's progress implementing the UNDRIP. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Former justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould will appear virtually before a Senate committee studying the government's progress implementing the UNDRIP. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 7, 2024
Government House Leader Karina Gould criticized the Conservative Party for delaying government business with privilege motions last week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 7, 2024
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 7, 2024
Government House Leader Karina Gould criticized the Conservative Party for delaying government business with privilege motions last week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opposition House Leader Andrew Scheer's privilege motion on the government's non-compliance with an order to hand in SDTC audit documents has derailed debate on government bills. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
Opposition House Leader Andrew Scheer's privilege motion on the government's non-compliance with an order to hand in SDTC audit documents has derailed debate on government bills. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is the star of an ad blitz by his party. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is the star of an ad blitz by his party. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade