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Riddhi Kachhela

Riddhi Kachhela is a news reporter covering all things politics for The Hill Times' daily subscriber newsletter, Politics This Morning. She studied journalism at Goldsmiths University of London, U.K., and worked as a reporter for local papers in London before moving to Canada. She has also previously dabbled in screenwriting and film production, and is a qualified chartered accountant.

Heather McPherson and the other six remaining NDP MPs will meet today to plan for the return of Parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Heather McPherson and the other six remaining NDP MPs will meet today to plan for the return of Parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 30, 2025
Some of the re-elected members of Prime Minister Mark Carney's cabinet, from bottom right: Dominic LeBlanc, Mélanie Joly, François-Philippe Champagne, David McGuinty, Anita Anand, Gary Anandasangaree, and Steven Guilbeault. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, illustration by Joey Sabourin
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 30, 2025
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 30, 2025
Some of the re-elected members of Prime Minister Mark Carney's cabinet, from bottom right: Dominic LeBlanc, Mélanie Joly, François-Philippe Champagne, David McGuinty, Anita Anand, Gary Anandasangaree, and Steven Guilbeault. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, illustration by Joey Sabourin
With the election behind them, Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre face a series of new challenges. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
With the election behind them, Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre face a series of new challenges. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
Mark Carney has won his first election and his first mandate from voters to serve as prime minister. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Mark Carney has won his first election and his first mandate from voters to serve as prime minister. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 28, 2025
Millions of Canadians will head to the polling stations on the final day of election 2025 today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, illustration by Joey Sabourin
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 28, 2025
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 28, 2025
Millions of Canadians will head to the polling stations on the final day of election 2025 today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, illustration by Joey Sabourin
As the federal election campaigns are set to wrap up, the Liberal and the Conservative leaders are squeezing in several stops in the remaining days. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, illustration by Joey Sabourin
As the federal election campaigns are set to wrap up, the Liberal and the Conservative leaders are squeezing in several stops in the remaining days. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, illustration by Joey Sabourin
Pierre Poilievre and Mark Carney are expected to appear on the program This Hour Has 22 Minutes tonight. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Naomi Wildeboer
Pierre Poilievre and Mark Carney are expected to appear on the program This Hour Has 22 Minutes tonight. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Naomi Wildeboer
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 22, 2025
Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will appear at campaign rallies in the run up to the final voting day. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 22, 2025
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 22, 2025
Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will appear at campaign rallies in the run up to the final voting day. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
The leaders of the major parties will square off tonight for the official English-language debate in Montreal. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The leaders of the major parties will square off tonight for the official English-language debate in Montreal. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The federal party leaders will square off in a French-language debate in Montreal tonight. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
The federal party leaders will square off in a French-language debate in Montreal tonight. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre has promised to use the notwithstanding clause to override a Supreme Court ruling about murder sentencing. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre has promised to use the notwithstanding clause to override a Supreme Court ruling about murder sentencing. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 14, 2025
Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre, and Jagmeet Singh continue their campaigns today in Montreal and Toronto. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 14, 2025
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 14, 2025
Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre, and Jagmeet Singh continue their campaigns today in Montreal and Toronto. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 12, 2025
The Hill Times spoke with four Canadian TikTokers who are talking politics this election: Cole Bennett, left, Jasmin Laine, Elle James, and Sonduren Fanarredha. Photographs courtesy of Cole Bennett, Jasmin Laine, Elle James, and Sonduren Fanarredha
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 12, 2025
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 12, 2025
The Hill Times spoke with four Canadian TikTokers who are talking politics this election: Cole Bennett, left, Jasmin Laine, Elle James, and Sonduren Fanarredha. Photographs courtesy of Cole Bennett, Jasmin Laine, Elle James, and Sonduren Fanarredha
Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will be in Ontario today. Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet will start his day in Verdun. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade. Illustration by Joey Sabourin
Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will be in Ontario today. Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet will start his day in Verdun. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade. Illustration by Joey Sabourin
Prime Minister Mark Carney visits the campaign office in his home riding of Nepean on March 29, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Mark Carney will campaign in Brampton, Ont., today. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre stopped in the city yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney visits the campaign office in his home riding of Nepean on March 29, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Mark Carney will campaign in Brampton, Ont., today. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre stopped in the city yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Canada Strong and Free Network conference begins in Ottawa today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Canada Strong and Free Network conference begins in Ottawa today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will hold a rally in Sault Ste. Marie today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will hold a rally in Sault Ste. Marie today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 7, 2025
All the federal parties have to freeze their candidates by 2 p.m. today. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 7, 2025
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 7, 2025
All the federal parties have to freeze their candidates by 2 p.m. today. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 4, 2025
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinakin sits for an interview with The Hill Times at her office in Ottawa on Dec. 18, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak. The AFN released an election priority document for parties on April 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 4, 2025
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 4, 2025
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinakin sits for an interview with The Hill Times at her office in Ottawa on Dec. 18, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak. The AFN released an election priority document for parties on April 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Jagmeet Singh, Pierre Poilievre, Mark Carney, Yves-François Blanchet, Elizabeth May, and Jonathan Pedneault. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
Party leaders are campaigning in Ontario, Quebec, and B.C. today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia. Illustrated by Joey Sabourin
Jagmeet Singh, Pierre Poilievre, Mark Carney, Yves-François Blanchet, Elizabeth May, and Jonathan Pedneault. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
Party leaders are campaigning in Ontario, Quebec, and B.C. today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia. Illustrated by Joey Sabourin
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured addressing reporters on Parliament Hill yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured addressing reporters on Parliament Hill yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
List | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 2, 2025 | UPDATED April 25, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and Green co-Leaders Jonathan Pedneault and Elizabeth May. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
List | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 2, 2025 | UPDATED April 25, 2025
List | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | April 2, 2025 | UPDATED April 25, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and Green co-Leaders Jonathan Pedneault and Elizabeth May. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Joey Sabourin
U.S. President Donald Trump's government is expected to roll out another round of tariffs today. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons
U.S. President Donald Trump's government is expected to roll out another round of tariffs today. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will campaign with two of his party's candidates in Edmonton today. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will campaign with two of his party's candidates in Edmonton today. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
List | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | March 31, 2025 | UPDATED April 25, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and Green Party co-Leaders Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Neena Singhal
List | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | March 31, 2025 | UPDATED April 25, 2025
List | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | March 31, 2025 | UPDATED April 25, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and Green Party co-Leaders Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Neena Singhal
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | March 31, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (left) is attending campaign events in two New Brunswick ridings that are held by the Liberals, hoping to flip them in his party's favour as he battles Mark Carney for the prime ministership. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | March 31, 2025
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | March 31, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (left) is attending campaign events in two New Brunswick ridings that are held by the Liberals, hoping to flip them in his party's favour as he battles Mark Carney for the prime ministership. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
The party leaders continue their quest for power today, as election campaign 2025 rolls on. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Neena Singhal
The party leaders continue their quest for power today, as election campaign 2025 rolls on. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Neena Singhal
Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry François-Philippe Champagne
Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne will speak today at a gathering of businesspeople from across North America eyeing another NAFTA renegotiation. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry François-Philippe Champagne
Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne will speak today at a gathering of businesspeople from across North America eyeing another NAFTA renegotiation. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 19, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Joe Biden pictured before a press conference in Ottawa in 2023. Trudeau and Biden are among leaders attending the G20 Summit in Brazil. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 19, 2024
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 19, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Joe Biden pictured before a press conference in Ottawa in 2023. Trudeau and Biden are among leaders attending the G20 Summit in Brazil. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Pictured, Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer. Two Conservative privilege motions have brought the House to a standstill for more than a month. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Pictured, Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer. Two Conservative privilege motions have brought the House to a standstill for more than a month. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 15, 2024
Biden and Trudeau are among the world leaders assembling in Lima, Peru, to take part in APEC's annual high-level summit. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 15, 2024
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 15, 2024
Biden and Trudeau are among the world leaders assembling in Lima, Peru, to take part in APEC's annual high-level summit. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 14, 2024
Immigration Minister Marc Miller. Asylum claimants could become a big story in Canada again if Donald Trump tries to deport millions of undocumented people from the U.S. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 14, 2024
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 14, 2024
Immigration Minister Marc Miller. Asylum claimants could become a big story in Canada again if Donald Trump tries to deport millions of undocumented people from the U.S. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 13, 2024
Chrystia Freeland
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland will chair a meeting of the cabinet committee on Canada-U.S. relations today in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 13, 2024
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 13, 2024
Chrystia Freeland
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland will chair a meeting of the cabinet committee on Canada-U.S. relations today in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 12, 2024
Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada will announce funding for Quebec business groups this morning, then drum up some cash for the Liberal Party at a performance art venue in Montreal this evening. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 12, 2024
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 12, 2024
Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada will announce funding for Quebec business groups this morning, then drum up some cash for the Liberal Party at a performance art venue in Montreal this evening. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 11, 2024
Mary Simon
Governor General Mary Simon at the Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov. 11, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 11, 2024
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 11, 2024
Mary Simon
Governor General Mary Simon at the Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov. 11, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will attend two back-to-back fundraisers in Vancouver today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will attend two back-to-back fundraisers in Vancouver today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Jerry DeMarco
Environment Commissioner Jerry DeMarco will release new audits of the government's environmental programs today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Jerry DeMarco
Environment Commissioner Jerry DeMarco will release new audits of the government's environmental programs today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
MPs and party leaders will attend caucus meetings on the Hill today, to plot their strategy for the days and weeks to come. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
MPs and party leaders will attend caucus meetings on the Hill today, to plot their strategy for the days and weeks to come. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
List | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 5, 2024
Donald Trump, left, and Kamala Harris
As Americans choose between presidential candidates Donald Trump, left, and Kamala Harris on Nov. 5, Canadians shared their views on their preferred candidates late last month. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
List | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 5, 2024
List | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 5, 2024
Donald Trump, left, and Kamala Harris
As Americans choose between presidential candidates Donald Trump, left, and Kamala Harris on Nov. 5, Canadians shared their views on their preferred candidates late last month. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
The U.S. presidential election today will bring either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris into the White House. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
The U.S. presidential election today will bring either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris into the White House. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 4, 2024
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland speaks during a press conference in the National Press Theatre on April 30.
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson will appear before the House Natural Resources Committee today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 4, 2024
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 4, 2024
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland speaks during a press conference in the National Press Theatre on April 30.
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson will appear before the House Natural Resources Committee today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Conservatives have raised more than twice as much money in the third quarter of this year than the Liberals, according to financial returns. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Conservatives have raised more than twice as much money in the third quarter of this year than the Liberals, according to financial returns. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 31, 2024
Yves Giroux
Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux says Canada's projected military spending by 2029-30 leaves a 0.42 percentage point gap to reach the two-per-cent NATO target that Canada promised to meet in 2032. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 31, 2024
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 31, 2024
Yves Giroux
Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux says Canada's projected military spending by 2029-30 leaves a 0.42 percentage point gap to reach the two-per-cent NATO target that Canada promised to meet in 2032. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Dominic Leblanc
Dominic LeBlanc's elections bill will be examined by a committee of MPs for the first time today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Dominic Leblanc
Dominic LeBlanc's elections bill will be examined by a committee of MPs for the first time today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet with the Liberal caucus again on Parliament Hill today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet with the Liberal caucus again on Parliament Hill today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanche
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet will hold a press conference today to talk about his conditions for supporting the Liberal government. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanche
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet will hold a press conference today to talk about his conditions for supporting the Liberal government. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 28, 2024
Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne will appear before a Senate committee to answer questions on his cybersecurity bill today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 28, 2024
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 28, 2024
Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne will appear before a Senate committee to answer questions on his cybersecurity bill today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade