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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.

Hodgson and Dabrusin host G7 counterparts in Toronto

  • Plus, Lena Diab defends her immigration bill at committee.
FeatureBY 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

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

Hodgson and Dabrusin host G7 counterparts in Toronto

FeatureBY 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.
FeatureBY 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

FeatureBY 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

FeatureBY 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.
FeatureBY 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

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

Carney in Singapore

FeatureBY 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.
FeatureBY 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

FeatureBY 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

FeatureBY 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.
FeatureBY 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

FeatureBY 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

FeatureBY 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.
FeatureBY 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

FeatureBY 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

FeatureBY 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.
FeatureBY 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

FeatureBY 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

FeatureBY 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.
FeatureBY 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

FeatureBY 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

FeatureBY 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.
FeatureBY 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

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

Stellantis saga continues at House committee meeting

FeatureBY 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.
FeatureBY 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

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

Securing them borders

FeatureBY 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.
FeatureBY 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

FeatureBY 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

FeatureBY 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.
FeatureBY 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

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

Canada eyes more agriculture trade with Mexico

FeatureBY 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'.
FeatureBY 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

FeatureBY 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

FeatureBY 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.
FeatureBY 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

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

Embattled minister faces House committee

FeatureBY 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.
FeatureBY 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

FeatureBY 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

FeatureBY 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

Carney meets Trump

  • Plus, the premiers of Alberta, and the N.W.T. will speak in Ottawa.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 7, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting today with President Donald Trump in Washington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and photograph by Wikimedia Commons

Carney meets Trump

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 7, 2025
  • Plus, the premiers of Alberta, and the N.W.T. will speak in Ottawa.

Carney meets Trump

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 7, 2025
  • Plus, the premiers of Alberta, and the N.W.T. will speak in Ottawa.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting today with President Donald Trump in Washington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and photograph by Wikimedia Commons

PM Carney is Washington bound

  • Plus, Minister Champagne testifies before the House Finance committee.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 6, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney pictured in the House of Commons on Oct. 1, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PM Carney is Washington bound

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 6, 2025
  • Plus, Minister Champagne testifies before the House Finance committee.

PM Carney is Washington bound

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 6, 2025
  • Plus, Minister Champagne testifies before the House Finance committee.
Prime Minister Mark Carney pictured in the House of Commons on Oct. 1, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Day two of the cyber bill’s second reading

  • Plus, the energy minister makes an announcement in Montreal.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 3, 2025
Gary Anandasangaree
Gary Anandasangaree
The House will resume its debate on Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree's Bill C-8 today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Day two of the cyber bill’s second reading

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 3, 2025
  • Plus, the energy minister makes an announcement in Montreal.

Day two of the cyber bill’s second reading

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 3, 2025
  • Plus, the energy minister makes an announcement in Montreal.
Gary Anandasangaree
The House will resume its debate on Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree's Bill C-8 today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

LeBlanc briefs MPs on CUSMA review

  • Plus, the election security task force shares its report on the last election.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 2, 2025
Dominic LeBlanc, the minister for Canada-U.S. trade, will brief committees of MPs and Senators today about the upcoming CUSMA review. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

LeBlanc briefs MPs on CUSMA review

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 2, 2025
  • Plus, the election security task force shares its report on the last election.

LeBlanc briefs MPs on CUSMA review

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 2, 2025
  • Plus, the election security task force shares its report on the last election.
Dominic LeBlanc, the minister for Canada-U.S. trade, will brief committees of MPs and Senators today about the upcoming CUSMA review. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

This Parliament’s ethics roundup: blind trusts, recusals, gifts, and more

  • Both Prime Minister Mark Carney and Canada-U.S. Relations Minister Dominic LeBlanc have conflict-of-interest screens in place.
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 1, 2025
Several MPs and ministers including Prime Minister Mark Carney; Ministers Tim Hodgson, clockwise top left, Dominic LeBlanc, and Mélanie Joly; Conservative MP Kelly McCauley; Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden, and Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin have filed disclosures with the ethics commissioner's office. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

This Parliament’s ethics roundup: blind trusts, recusals, gifts, and more

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 1, 2025
  • Both Prime Minister Mark Carney and Canada-U.S. Relations Minister Dominic LeBlanc have conflict-of-interest screens in place.

This Parliament’s ethics roundup: blind trusts, recusals, gifts, and more

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 1, 2025
  • Both Prime Minister Mark Carney and Canada-U.S. Relations Minister Dominic LeBlanc have conflict-of-interest screens in place.
Several MPs and ministers including Prime Minister Mark Carney; Ministers Tim Hodgson, clockwise top left, Dominic LeBlanc, and Mélanie Joly; Conservative MP Kelly McCauley; Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden, and Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin have filed disclosures with the ethics commissioner's office. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Fact check: is the government to blame for higher food prices as Conservatives’ claim?

  • A Conservative motion that pointed fingers at the federal government as the cause of rising food prices failed in an Oct. 1 vote in
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 1, 2025
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre holds a press conference at the Fire of God Ministries food bank in Ottawa on Sept. 29. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fact check: is the government to blame for higher food prices as Conservatives’ claim?

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 1, 2025
  • A Conservative motion that pointed fingers at the federal government as the cause of rising food prices failed in an Oct. 1 vote in

Fact check: is the government to blame for higher food prices as Conservatives’ claim?

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 1, 2025
  • A Conservative motion that pointed fingers at the federal government as the cause of rising food prices failed in an Oct. 1 vote in
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre holds a press conference at the Fire of God Ministries food bank in Ottawa on Sept. 29. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Boswell convenes competition summit in Ottawa

  • Plus, the CLC rallies for Canada Post workers on the Hill.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 1, 2025
Matthew Boswell
Matthew Boswell
Competition Commissioner Matthew Boswell is hosting a summit on competition in Canada's economy today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Boswell convenes competition summit in Ottawa

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 1, 2025
  • Plus, the CLC rallies for Canada Post workers on the Hill.

Boswell convenes competition summit in Ottawa

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 1, 2025
  • Plus, the CLC rallies for Canada Post workers on the Hill.
Matthew Boswell
Competition Commissioner Matthew Boswell is hosting a summit on competition in Canada's economy today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney, Simon to speak at National Day for Truth and Reconciliation ceremony

  • Plus, updates from the ethics commissioner’s files.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 30, 2025
Governor General Mary Simon and her husband Whit Fraser, pictured attending the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event on Parliament Hill in Ottawa a year ago. Simon will help to lead the ceremony again this year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney, Simon to speak at National Day for Truth and Reconciliation ceremony

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 30, 2025
  • Plus, updates from the ethics commissioner’s files.

Carney, Simon to speak at National Day for Truth and Reconciliation ceremony

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 30, 2025
  • Plus, updates from the ethics commissioner’s files.
Governor General Mary Simon and her husband Whit Fraser, pictured attending the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event on Parliament Hill in Ottawa a year ago. Simon will help to lead the ceremony again this year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Truth and reconciliation, 10 years on

  • Plus, Poilievre holds a presser on food costs.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 29, 2025
Former senator the late Murray Sinclair released his final report on Truth and Reconciliation and the treatment of Indigenous children in residential schools in September 2015. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Truth and reconciliation, 10 years on

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 29, 2025
  • Plus, Poilievre holds a presser on food costs.

Truth and reconciliation, 10 years on

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 29, 2025
  • Plus, Poilievre holds a presser on food costs.
Former senator the late Murray Sinclair released his final report on Truth and Reconciliation and the treatment of Indigenous children in residential schools in September 2015. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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Bills on the backburner

  • Plus, Privy Council officials testify in the foreign interference probe.
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

Bills on the backburner

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 7, 2024
  • Plus, Privy Council officials testify in the foreign interference probe.

Bills on the backburner

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 7, 2024
  • Plus, Privy Council officials testify in the foreign interference probe.
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

Scheer mucking up Parliament, says Gould

  • Plus, procurement watchdog probes ‘bait and switch’ contracts.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 4, 2024
Andrew Scheer
Andrew Scheer
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

Scheer mucking up Parliament, says Gould

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 4, 2024
  • Plus, procurement watchdog probes ‘bait and switch’ contracts.

Scheer mucking up Parliament, says Gould

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 4, 2024
  • Plus, procurement watchdog probes ‘bait and switch’ contracts.
Andrew Scheer
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

Climbing the mountain

  • Plus, Trudeau heads to France.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 3, 2024
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is the star of an ad blitz by his party. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Climbing the mountain

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 3, 2024
  • Plus, Trudeau heads to France.

Climbing the mountain

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 3, 2024
  • Plus, Trudeau heads to France.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is the star of an ad blitz by his party. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Updated: Tory motions delay capital gains hike vote

  • Plus, Alberta’s health minister testifies on the pharmacare bill.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 2, 2024
Conservative MPs Michael Barrett, left, and Andrew Scheer have brought privilege motions to the House floor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Updated: Tory motions delay capital gains hike vote

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 2, 2024
  • Plus, Alberta’s health minister testifies on the pharmacare bill.

Updated: Tory motions delay capital gains hike vote

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 2, 2024
  • Plus, Alberta’s health minister testifies on the pharmacare bill.
Conservative MPs Michael Barrett, left, and Andrew Scheer have brought privilege motions to the House floor. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Cricket, advocacy, and Indian food on offer at Liberal MP Khalid’s Hill event

  • The Canada-Commonwealth cricket match on Sept. 25 brought parties together to support the sport in a friendly game and evening reception.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 1, 2024
Attendees snapped a group photo at a Sept. 25 reception following the cricket match. Justice Minister Arif Virani, Liberal MP Iqra Khalid, Conservative MP Jake Stewart and Bloc Québécois MP Andréanne Larouche were among VIPs spotted at the event. The Hill Times photograph by Riddhi Kachhela

Cricket, advocacy, and Indian food on offer at Liberal MP Khalid’s Hill event

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 1, 2024
  • The Canada-Commonwealth cricket match on Sept. 25 brought parties together to support the sport in a friendly game and evening reception.

Cricket, advocacy, and Indian food on offer at Liberal MP Khalid’s Hill event

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 1, 2024
  • The Canada-Commonwealth cricket match on Sept. 25 brought parties together to support the sport in a friendly game and evening reception.
Attendees snapped a group photo at a Sept. 25 reception following the cricket match. Justice Minister Arif Virani, Liberal MP Iqra Khalid, Conservative MP Jake Stewart and Bloc Québécois MP Andréanne Larouche were among VIPs spotted at the event. The Hill Times photograph by Riddhi Kachhela

Seniors in the spotlight

  • Plus, MPs vote on another Conservative confidence motion.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 1, 2024
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet's motion on pension reform is up for debate in the House today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Seniors in the spotlight

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 1, 2024
  • Plus, MPs vote on another Conservative confidence motion.

Seniors in the spotlight

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 1, 2024
  • Plus, MPs vote on another Conservative confidence motion.
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet's motion on pension reform is up for debate in the House today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The long road to clean water for Indigenous communities

  • Plus, Blair travels to Washington for a defence conference.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 30, 2024
On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, an Indigenous leader shares his views on the government's First Nations Clean Water Act. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The long road to clean water for Indigenous communities

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 30, 2024
  • Plus, Blair travels to Washington for a defence conference.

The long road to clean water for Indigenous communities

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 30, 2024
  • Plus, Blair travels to Washington for a defence conference.
On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, an Indigenous leader shares his views on the government's First Nations Clean Water Act. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Restoring Jasper

  • Plus, StatsCAN releases the latest data on the cultural sector economy. 
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 27, 2024
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault's bill on Jasper's restoration will be discussed in Parliament today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Restoring Jasper

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 27, 2024
  • Plus, StatsCAN releases the latest data on the cultural sector economy. 

Restoring Jasper

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 27, 2024
  • Plus, StatsCAN releases the latest data on the cultural sector economy. 
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault's bill on Jasper's restoration will be discussed in Parliament today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trading places

  • Plus, Bill Blair opens the military's new cyber centre.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 26, 2024
Dominic Leblanc
Dominic Leblanc
Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc will test the appetite of provinces and territories for dropping trade barriers at a summit in Charlottetown today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trading places

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 26, 2024
  • Plus, Bill Blair opens the military's new cyber centre.

Trading places

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 26, 2024
  • Plus, Bill Blair opens the military's new cyber centre.
Dominic Leblanc
Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc will test the appetite of provinces and territories for dropping trade barriers at a summit in Charlottetown today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

House votes on non-confidence motion

  • Plus, MPs vs. diplomats in Rideau Hall cricket game.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 25, 2024
Pierre Poilievre
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's non-confidence motion is up for a vote in the House today. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

House votes on non-confidence motion

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 25, 2024
  • Plus, MPs vs. diplomats in Rideau Hall cricket game.

House votes on non-confidence motion

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 25, 2024
  • Plus, MPs vs. diplomats in Rideau Hall cricket game.
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's non-confidence motion is up for a vote in the House today. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

All guns blazing

  • Plus, Joly joins Trudeau at the UN in New York.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | September 24, 2024
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured Sept. 16, 2024, will be among cabinet ministers defending the Liberals' turf on the day of the Conservatives' non-confidence motion. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

All guns blazing

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | September 24, 2024
  • Plus, Joly joins Trudeau at the UN in New York.

All guns blazing

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | September 24, 2024
  • Plus, Joly joins Trudeau at the UN in New York.
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured Sept. 16, 2024, will be among cabinet ministers defending the Liberals' turf on the day of the Conservatives' non-confidence motion. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Virani’s Online Harms Act takes centre stage

  • Plus, Trudeau could face the Indian prime minister at the United Nations in New York.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 23, 2024
Arif Virani
Arif Virani
Justice Minister Arif Virani's Online Harms Act will be debated at second reading in the House of Commons today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Virani’s Online Harms Act takes centre stage

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 23, 2024
  • Plus, Trudeau could face the Indian prime minister at the United Nations in New York.

Virani’s Online Harms Act takes centre stage

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 23, 2024
  • Plus, Trudeau could face the Indian prime minister at the United Nations in New York.
Arif Virani
Justice Minister Arif Virani's Online Harms Act will be debated at second reading in the House of Commons today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau mingles with progressive policy leaders in Montreal

  • Plus, Joly co-hosts women foreign ministers' summit.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 20, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is attending a global summit this weekend, and will meet the French President Emmanuel Macron next week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau mingles with progressive policy leaders in Montreal

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 20, 2024
  • Plus, Joly co-hosts women foreign ministers' summit.

Trudeau mingles with progressive policy leaders in Montreal

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 20, 2024
  • Plus, Joly co-hosts women foreign ministers' summit.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is attending a global summit this weekend, and will meet the French President Emmanuel Macron next week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The lieutenant stands down

  • Plus, Boissonnault testifies in conflict of interest probe.
Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez is set to declare his exit from cabinet today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The lieutenant stands down

  • Plus, Boissonnault testifies in conflict of interest probe.

The lieutenant stands down

  • Plus, Boissonnault testifies in conflict of interest probe.
Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez is set to declare his exit from cabinet today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Focus on pharmacare

  • Plus, Marc Miller announces new measures for temporary residents.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, IAN CAMPBELL, KATE MALLOY | September 18, 2024
Mark Holland
Mark Holland
Health Minister Mark Holland will appear before a Senate committee to answer questions on the pharmacare bill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Focus on pharmacare

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, IAN CAMPBELL, KATE MALLOY | September 18, 2024
  • Plus, Marc Miller announces new measures for temporary residents.

Focus on pharmacare

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, IAN CAMPBELL, KATE MALLOY | September 18, 2024
  • Plus, Marc Miller announces new measures for temporary residents.
Mark Holland
Health Minister Mark Holland will appear before a Senate committee to answer questions on the pharmacare bill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Anand pushes for AI in federal public service

  • Plus, Senators return to the Hill.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 17, 2024
President of the Treasury Board, Anita Anand, announced yesterday that the government is consulting the public about a strategy on the use of AI in federal public service. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Anand pushes for AI in federal public service

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 17, 2024
  • Plus, Senators return to the Hill.

Anand pushes for AI in federal public service

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 17, 2024
  • Plus, Senators return to the Hill.
President of the Treasury Board, Anita Anand, announced yesterday that the government is consulting the public about a strategy on the use of AI in federal public service. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Back in action

  • Plus, byelection day is here.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 16, 2024
Karina Gould
Karina Gould
Government House Leader Karina Gould will start shepherding the Liberals through what promises to be a challenging fall session of Parliament today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Back in action

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 16, 2024
  • Plus, byelection day is here.

Back in action

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 16, 2024
  • Plus, byelection day is here.
Karina Gould
Government House Leader Karina Gould will start shepherding the Liberals through what promises to be a challenging fall session of Parliament today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The Elmwood-Transcona underdogs

  • Plus: Suffering seniors? Fact-checking the Bloc.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 13, 2024
Voters in Elmwood-Transcona will choose a new MP on Sept. 16. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The Elmwood-Transcona underdogs

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 13, 2024
  • Plus: Suffering seniors? Fact-checking the Bloc.

The Elmwood-Transcona underdogs

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 13, 2024
  • Plus: Suffering seniors? Fact-checking the Bloc.
Voters in Elmwood-Transcona will choose a new MP on Sept. 16. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fish fight

  • Plus, Tom Clark testifies for the condo purchase probe.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 12, 2024
Fisheries Minister Diane Lebouthillier is under fire from some of her provincial counterparts after a contentious meeting last month. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fish fight

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 12, 2024
  • Plus, Tom Clark testifies for the condo purchase probe.

Fish fight

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 12, 2024
  • Plus, Tom Clark testifies for the condo purchase probe.
Fisheries Minister Diane Lebouthillier is under fire from some of her provincial counterparts after a contentious meeting last month. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Poilievre urges NDP to support his non-confidence motion when Parliament resumes

  • Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre held a press conference in Parliament Hill’s West Block today to announce that he will present a non-confidence motion “at
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 11, 2024
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Poilievre urges NDP to support his non-confidence motion when Parliament resumes

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 11, 2024
  • Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre held a press conference in Parliament Hill’s West Block today to announce that he will present a non-confidence motion “at

Poilievre urges NDP to support his non-confidence motion when Parliament resumes

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 11, 2024
  • Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre held a press conference in Parliament Hill’s West Block today to announce that he will present a non-confidence motion “at
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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