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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.

AFN chiefs dig into S-2 dispute

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

AFN chiefs dig into S-2 dispute

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

AFN chiefs dig into S-2 dispute

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

Anand huddles with EU officials in Brussels

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

Anand huddles with EU officials in Brussels

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

Anand huddles with EU officials in Brussels

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

Dabrusin faces the House Environment Committee

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

Dabrusin faces the House Environment Committee

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

Dabrusin faces the House Environment Committee

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The return of pipeline politics

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

The return of pipeline politics

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

The return of pipeline politics

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

MPs to honour record-setter Plamondon

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

MPs to honour record-setter Plamondon

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

MPs to honour record-setter Plamondon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Joly heads to Korea and Japan

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

Joly heads to Korea and Japan

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

Joly heads to Korea and Japan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Anandasangaree and Pam Bondi huddle in Ottawa

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

Anandasangaree and Pam Bondi huddle in Ottawa

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

Anandasangaree and Pam Bondi huddle in Ottawa

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

PM’s chief of staff to testify at ethics study

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

PM’s chief of staff to testify at ethics study

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

PM’s chief of staff to testify at ethics study

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

Swedes press their case

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

Swedes press their case

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

Swedes press their case

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Judgment day

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

Judgment day

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

Judgment day

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

The PBO dissects the budget

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

The PBO dissects the budget

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

The PBO dissects the budget

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

Emergency ministers meet in TO

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

Emergency ministers meet in TO

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

Emergency ministers meet in TO

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

Prison investigator to make final plea for reforms

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

Prison investigator to make final plea for reforms

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

Prison investigator to make final plea for reforms

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

Lest we forget

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

Lest we forget

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

Lest we forget

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

COP30 summit minus the climate change ambassador

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

COP30 summit minus the climate change ambassador

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

COP30 summit minus the climate change ambassador

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Confidence vote: Take two

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

Confidence vote: Take two

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

Confidence vote: Take two

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

Green day on the Hill

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

Green day on the Hill

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

Green day on the Hill

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

Winners and losers you might have missed in the federal budget

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

Winners and losers you might have missed in the federal budget

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

Winners and losers you might have missed in the federal budget

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

Canada reacts to the budget

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

Canada reacts to the budget

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

Canada reacts to the budget

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Plus, the AFN chief meets the housing minister today.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 17, 2025
Chrystia Freeland has left the cabinet to take a job representing the government in talks on Ukrainian reconstruction. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Freeland exits the cabinet (again)

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 17, 2025
  • Plus, the AFN chief meets the housing minister today.

Freeland exits the cabinet (again)

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 17, 2025
  • Plus, the AFN chief meets the housing minister today.
Chrystia Freeland has left the cabinet to take a job representing the government in talks on Ukrainian reconstruction. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Border bill back on the agenda

  • Plus, we recap the first day in the House, and in QP.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 16, 2025
Gary Anandasangaree
Gary Anandasangaree
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree's Bill C-2 is up for debate in the House today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Border bill back on the agenda

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 16, 2025
  • Plus, we recap the first day in the House, and in QP.

Border bill back on the agenda

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 16, 2025
  • Plus, we recap the first day in the House, and in QP.
Gary Anandasangaree
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree's Bill C-2 is up for debate in the House today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Back in the House

  • Plus, Elections Canada reveals the estimated cost of the 2025 general election.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, ELEANOR WAND | September 15, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will be back in action as an MP in Parliament today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Back in the House

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, ELEANOR WAND | September 15, 2025
  • Plus, Elections Canada reveals the estimated cost of the 2025 general election.

Back in the House

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, ELEANOR WAND | September 15, 2025
  • Plus, Elections Canada reveals the estimated cost of the 2025 general election.
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will be back in action as an MP in Parliament today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Hodgson talks clean energy in Winnipeg

  • Plus, the Ukrainian leader announces a new set of sanctions against Russia.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, MARLO GLASS, CHRISTINA LEADLAY, KATE MALLOY | September 12, 2025
Energy Minister Tim Hodgson will attend an event held by the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Hodgson talks clean energy in Winnipeg

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, MARLO GLASS, CHRISTINA LEADLAY, KATE MALLOY | September 12, 2025
  • Plus, the Ukrainian leader announces a new set of sanctions against Russia.

Hodgson talks clean energy in Winnipeg

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, MARLO GLASS, CHRISTINA LEADLAY, KATE MALLOY | September 12, 2025
  • Plus, the Ukrainian leader announces a new set of sanctions against Russia.
Energy Minister Tim Hodgson will attend an event held by the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Feds reveal the first set of ‘nation-building’ projects 

  • Plus, the mayor of Gander reflects on the events that unfolded after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, MARLO GLASS, KATE MALLOY | September 11, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney highlighted some of his government's priorities for the coming months at the Liberal caucus retreat in Edmonton yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Feds reveal the first set of ‘nation-building’ projects 

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, MARLO GLASS, KATE MALLOY | September 11, 2025
  • Plus, the mayor of Gander reflects on the events that unfolded after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Feds reveal the first set of ‘nation-building’ projects 

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, MARLO GLASS, KATE MALLOY | September 11, 2025
  • Plus, the mayor of Gander reflects on the events that unfolded after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney highlighted some of his government's priorities for the coming months at the Liberal caucus retreat in Edmonton yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Alberta premier meets Carney in Edmonton

  • Plus, Macron braces for a day of protests in France.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 10, 2025
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith
Alberta premier Danielle Smith has an appointment with Prime Minister Mark Carney in Edmonton today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Alberta premier meets Carney in Edmonton

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 10, 2025
  • Plus, Macron braces for a day of protests in France.

Alberta premier meets Carney in Edmonton

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 10, 2025
  • Plus, Macron braces for a day of protests in France.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith
Alberta premier Danielle Smith has an appointment with Prime Minister Mark Carney in Edmonton today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

(500) ways to cut bureaucratic red tape this summer

  • Plus, agriculture ministers discuss industry issues in Winnipeg.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 9, 2025
Liberal MP Shafqat Ali
Liberal MP Shafqat Ali
Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali announced a review of regulations holding back federal departments in early July. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

(500) ways to cut bureaucratic red tape this summer

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 9, 2025
  • Plus, agriculture ministers discuss industry issues in Winnipeg.

(500) ways to cut bureaucratic red tape this summer

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 9, 2025
  • Plus, agriculture ministers discuss industry issues in Winnipeg.
Liberal MP Shafqat Ali
Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali announced a review of regulations holding back federal departments in early July. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Housing ministers huddle in Vancouver

  • Plus, the Bloc Québécois kickstarts its caucus retreat in Quebec City.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 8, 2025
Housing Minister Gregor Robertson will co-chair a meeting with his regional counterparts today. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Housing ministers huddle in Vancouver

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 8, 2025
  • Plus, the Bloc Québécois kickstarts its caucus retreat in Quebec City.

Housing ministers huddle in Vancouver

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 8, 2025
  • Plus, the Bloc Québécois kickstarts its caucus retreat in Quebec City.
Housing Minister Gregor Robertson will co-chair a meeting with his regional counterparts today. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Conservatives convene in Calgary

  • Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney makes an announcement in Toronto.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 5, 2025
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is among the speakers at the Canada Strong and Free Network's event in Calgary. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservatives convene in Calgary

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 5, 2025
  • Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney makes an announcement in Toronto.

Conservatives convene in Calgary

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 5, 2025
  • Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney makes an announcement in Toronto.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is among the speakers at the Canada Strong and Free Network's event in Calgary. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

MPs’ annual office budgets for 2025-26

  • The office expense budget for MPs has increased by $5-million this fiscal year compared to 2024-25.
List | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 4, 2025
Newly elected Members of Parliament attend an orientation session put on by House of Commons staff on May 21. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

MPs’ annual office budgets for 2025-26

List | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 4, 2025
  • The office expense budget for MPs has increased by $5-million this fiscal year compared to 2024-25.

MPs’ annual office budgets for 2025-26

List | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 4, 2025
  • The office expense budget for MPs has increased by $5-million this fiscal year compared to 2024-25.
Newly elected Members of Parliament attend an orientation session put on by House of Commons staff on May 21. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

G7 speakers descend on Ottawa (and Chelsea)

  • Plus, unpacking Poilievre’s promise to end the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 4, 2025
House Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia is hosting a conference of his G7 peers in Ottawa and Chelsea, Que., over the next two days. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

G7 speakers descend on Ottawa (and Chelsea)

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 4, 2025
  • Plus, unpacking Poilievre’s promise to end the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.

G7 speakers descend on Ottawa (and Chelsea)

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 4, 2025
  • Plus, unpacking Poilievre’s promise to end the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
House Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia is hosting a conference of his G7 peers in Ottawa and Chelsea, Que., over the next two days. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Don’t call it a retreat

  • Plus, Poilievre talks immigration in Mississauga.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 3, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney will talk strategy with his cabinet in Toronto today and tomorrow. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Don’t call it a retreat

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 3, 2025
  • Plus, Poilievre talks immigration in Mississauga.

Don’t call it a retreat

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 3, 2025
  • Plus, Poilievre talks immigration in Mississauga.
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney will talk strategy with his cabinet in Toronto today and tomorrow. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

NDP’s leadership race kickstarts

  • Plus, Freeland hosts a ‘made in Canada’ rail and ferries summit.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 2, 2025
Heather McPherson
Heather McPherson
Edmonton MP Heather McPherson is expected to enter the NDP leadership race, which officially begins today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

NDP’s leadership race kickstarts

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 2, 2025
  • Plus, Freeland hosts a ‘made in Canada’ rail and ferries summit.

NDP’s leadership race kickstarts

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 2, 2025
  • Plus, Freeland hosts a ‘made in Canada’ rail and ferries summit.
Heather McPherson
Edmonton MP Heather McPherson is expected to enter the NDP leadership race, which officially begins today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

GDP report incoming 

  • Plus, the feds wrap a consultation on the new home-building agency.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 29, 2025
François-Philippe Champagne
François-Philippe Champagne
Statistics Canada will publish the GDP report for the second quarter of 2025 today, which will guide the budget process currently led by Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

GDP report incoming 

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 29, 2025
  • Plus, the feds wrap a consultation on the new home-building agency.

GDP report incoming 

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 29, 2025
  • Plus, the feds wrap a consultation on the new home-building agency.
François-Philippe Champagne
Statistics Canada will publish the GDP report for the second quarter of 2025 today, which will guide the budget process currently led by Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Budget consultation extended

  • Plus, the PBO estimates the cost of paying public servants.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 28, 2025
François-Philippe Champagne
François-Philippe Champagne
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is planning to release his first budget in October. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Budget consultation extended

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 28, 2025
  • Plus, the PBO estimates the cost of paying public servants.

Budget consultation extended

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 28, 2025
  • Plus, the PBO estimates the cost of paying public servants.
François-Philippe Champagne
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is planning to release his first budget in October. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Carney and McGuinty meet the troops

  • Plus, Stephen Fuhr meets with the F-35 builder in Texas.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, IREM KOCA | August 27, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to meet with Canadian Armed Forces members in Latvia today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney and McGuinty meet the troops

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, IREM KOCA | August 27, 2025
  • Plus, Stephen Fuhr meets with the F-35 builder in Texas.

Carney and McGuinty meet the troops

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, IREM KOCA | August 27, 2025
  • Plus, Stephen Fuhr meets with the F-35 builder in Texas.
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to meet with Canadian Armed Forces members in Latvia today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney meets Merz in Germany

  • Plus, what MP office budgets look like this year.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 26, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with his German counterpart in Berlin today. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Carney meets Merz in Germany

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 26, 2025
  • Plus, what MP office budgets look like this year.

Carney meets Merz in Germany

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 26, 2025
  • Plus, what MP office budgets look like this year.
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with his German counterpart in Berlin today. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Transport Canada projects 1,000 fewer jobs by 2027-28, with green programs on the chopping block

  • A 41-per-cent drop in planned spending by 2028 is largely due to limited-time funding for certain projects coming to a close, but the department
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 25, 2025
Chrystia Freeland
Chrystia Freeland
Transport and Internal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland oversees the department, which is forecasting the number of full-time staff will drop to 5,808 in 2027-28, with up to $1.3-billion in cuts to the budget. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Transport Canada projects 1,000 fewer jobs by 2027-28, with green programs on the chopping block

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 25, 2025
  • A 41-per-cent drop in planned spending by 2028 is largely due to limited-time funding for certain projects coming to a close, but the department

Transport Canada projects 1,000 fewer jobs by 2027-28, with green programs on the chopping block

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 25, 2025
  • A 41-per-cent drop in planned spending by 2028 is largely due to limited-time funding for certain projects coming to a close, but the department
Chrystia Freeland
Transport and Internal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland oversees the department, which is forecasting the number of full-time staff will drop to 5,808 in 2027-28, with up to $1.3-billion in cuts to the budget. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PM Carney and Poland’s Tusk talk trade and Ukraine

  • Plus, the international trade minister kickstarts his trip to Brazil and Colombia.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 25, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
After making a surprise visit to Ukraine yesterday, Prime Minister Mark Carney and some members of his cabinet will spend time in Poland today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PM Carney and Poland’s Tusk talk trade and Ukraine

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 25, 2025
  • Plus, the international trade minister kickstarts his trip to Brazil and Colombia.

PM Carney and Poland’s Tusk talk trade and Ukraine

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 25, 2025
  • Plus, the international trade minister kickstarts his trip to Brazil and Colombia.
Mark Carney
After making a surprise visit to Ukraine yesterday, Prime Minister Mark Carney and some members of his cabinet will spend time in Poland today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney and Trump to ‘reconvene shortly’ 

  • Plus, the Oceans Protection Plan has part of its funding on the line, as per Transport Department’s plan for 2025-26.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 22, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump yesterday. Official White House photograph courtesy of Gabriel B. Kotico

Carney and Trump to ‘reconvene shortly’ 

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 22, 2025
  • Plus, the Oceans Protection Plan has part of its funding on the line, as per Transport Department’s plan for 2025-26.

Carney and Trump to ‘reconvene shortly’ 

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 22, 2025
  • Plus, the Oceans Protection Plan has part of its funding on the line, as per Transport Department’s plan for 2025-26.
Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump yesterday. Official White House photograph courtesy of Gabriel B. Kotico

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