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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.

Down with the filibuster

  • Plus, the date is set for byelections in three federal ridings.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | March 9, 2026
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon has tabled a motion to break the deadlock on the government's hate crime bill, C-9. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Down with the filibuster

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | March 9, 2026
  • Plus, the date is set for byelections in three federal ridings.

Down with the filibuster

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | March 9, 2026
  • Plus, the date is set for byelections in three federal ridings.
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon has tabled a motion to break the deadlock on the government's hate crime bill, C-9. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Feds mum on wilting conservation program funding as nature spending dips 62 per cent

  • The funding for the Enhanced Nature Legacy Program will sunset March 31, and there's no word on its renewal. Meanwhile, the feds say a
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | March 7, 2026
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin's office says a new nature strategy will come out soon, but its timeline remains unclear. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Feds mum on wilting conservation program funding as nature spending dips 62 per cent

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | March 7, 2026
  • The funding for the Enhanced Nature Legacy Program will sunset March 31, and there's no word on its renewal. Meanwhile, the feds say a

Feds mum on wilting conservation program funding as nature spending dips 62 per cent

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | March 7, 2026
  • The funding for the Enhanced Nature Legacy Program will sunset March 31, and there's no word on its renewal. Meanwhile, the feds say a
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin's office says a new nature strategy will come out soon, but its timeline remains unclear. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

LeBlanc returns to Washington

  • Plus, Poilievre attends a fancy banquet in Germany’s Hamburg where Angela Merkel is a guest of honour.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | March 6, 2026
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc will meet the U.S. trade czar Jamieson Greer in Washington today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

LeBlanc returns to Washington

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | March 6, 2026
  • Plus, Poilievre attends a fancy banquet in Germany’s Hamburg where Angela Merkel is a guest of honour.

LeBlanc returns to Washington

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | March 6, 2026
  • Plus, Poilievre attends a fancy banquet in Germany’s Hamburg where Angela Merkel is a guest of honour.
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc will meet the U.S. trade czar Jamieson Greer in Washington today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney shuffles top public servants

  • Plus, Jennie Carignan speaks in Ottawa.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | March 5, 2026
Rob Stewart, pictured at right with Minister Dominic LeBlanc in 2025. Stewart has been reassigned to lead the new Financial Crimes Agency. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney shuffles top public servants

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | March 5, 2026
  • Plus, Jennie Carignan speaks in Ottawa.

Carney shuffles top public servants

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | March 5, 2026
  • Plus, Jennie Carignan speaks in Ottawa.
Rob Stewart, pictured at right with Minister Dominic LeBlanc in 2025. Stewart has been reassigned to lead the new Financial Crimes Agency. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney to address Australian parliament

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

Carney to address Australian parliament

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

Carney to address Australian parliament

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

Carney Down Under

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

Carney Down Under

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

Carney Down Under

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

Carney regroups with Modi in New Delhi

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

Carney regroups with Modi in New Delhi

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

Carney regroups with Modi in New Delhi

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

Carney touches down in Mumbai

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

Carney touches down in Mumbai

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

Carney touches down in Mumbai

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Koreans come calling

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

Koreans come calling

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

Koreans come calling

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

A grim anniversary

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

A grim anniversary

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

A grim anniversary

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

The hope that (almost) kills you

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

The hope that (almost) kills you

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

The hope that (almost) kills you

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

Canada hosts a critical minerals summit in Paris

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

Canada hosts a critical minerals summit in Paris

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

Canada hosts a critical minerals summit in Paris

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

Jeneroux crosses over

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

Jeneroux crosses over

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

Jeneroux crosses over

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

House gears up for another assisted dying review

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

House gears up for another assisted dying review

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

House gears up for another assisted dying review

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

Parliament hits a pause

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

Parliament hits a pause

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

Parliament hits a pause

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

Federal leaders to attend vigil for Tumbler Ridge victims

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

Federal leaders to attend vigil for Tumbler Ridge victims

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

Federal leaders to attend vigil for Tumbler Ridge victims

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

The House goes back to business

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

The House goes back to business

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

The House goes back to business

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

Carney postpones Europe trip

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

Carney postpones Europe trip

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

Carney postpones Europe trip

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

Conservatives call for end to asylum claims by criminals

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

Conservatives call for end to asylum claims by criminals

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

Conservatives call for end to asylum claims by criminals

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

Carney lunches with Luxembourg’s Frieden

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

Carney lunches with Luxembourg’s Frieden

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

Carney lunches with Luxembourg’s Frieden

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

Canada’s Nuuk consulate opens for business 

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

Canada’s Nuuk consulate opens for business 

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

Canada’s Nuuk consulate opens for business 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ministers blitz the committees

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

Ministers blitz the committees

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

Ministers blitz the committees

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

Politicos pack the room for Harper’s portrait unveiling

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

Politicos pack the room for Harper’s portrait unveiling

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

Politicos pack the room for Harper’s portrait unveiling

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

Anand attends Rubio’s critical minerals gathering in Washington

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

Anand attends Rubio’s critical minerals gathering in Washington

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

Anand attends Rubio’s critical minerals gathering in Washington

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

The Senate reconvenes

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

The Senate reconvenes

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

The Senate reconvenes

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

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

Anand huddles with EU officials in Brussels

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

Anand huddles with EU officials in Brussels

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

Dabrusin faces the House Environment Committee

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

Dabrusin faces the House Environment Committee

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

Dabrusin faces the House Environment Committee

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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