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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.

An awkward evening in Gyeongju

  • Plus, MPs vote to summon the PM’s chief of staff and Brookfield execs for an ethics investigation.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney will take part in South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's working dinner in South Korea today. U.S. President Donald Trump is among the other leaders expected to attend. Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok

An awkward evening in Gyeongju

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 29, 2025
  • Plus, MPs vote to summon the PM’s chief of staff and Brookfield execs for an ethics investigation.

An awkward evening in Gyeongju

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 29, 2025
  • Plus, MPs vote to summon the PM’s chief of staff and Brookfield execs for an ethics investigation.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will take part in South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's working dinner in South Korea today. U.S. President Donald Trump is among the other leaders expected to attend. Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok

Carney in Singapore

  • Plus, MPs get a security briefing behind closed doors.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 28, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with his counterpart in Singapore. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney in Singapore

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

Carney in Singapore

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 28, 2025
  • Plus, MPs get a security briefing behind closed doors.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with his counterpart in Singapore. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney remains in Malaysia, Trump heads to Japan

  • Plus, a former cabinet minister who falsely accused a journalist of being a Russian spy, testifies about the impact of Russian disinformation.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 27, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Donald Trump will not be crossing paths at the ASEAN Summit in Malaysia today, as Trump heads to Japan. Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok

Carney remains in Malaysia, Trump heads to Japan

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 27, 2025
  • Plus, a former cabinet minister who falsely accused a journalist of being a Russian spy, testifies about the impact of Russian disinformation.

Carney remains in Malaysia, Trump heads to Japan

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 27, 2025
  • Plus, a former cabinet minister who falsely accused a journalist of being a Russian spy, testifies about the impact of Russian disinformation.
Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Donald Trump will not be crossing paths at the ASEAN Summit in Malaysia today, as Trump heads to Japan. Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok

First-quarter expenses: MPs spent nearly $28-million

  • Two Liberal MPs—Terry Beech from British Columbia, and Peter Fragiskatos from Ontario—spent the most at over $150,000 each.
List | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 24, 2025
The MPs with the top expense claims between April and June 2025, counter clockwise from bottom left: Liberal MPs Terry Beech, Peter Fragiskatos, Robert Oliphant and Peter Fonseca, Conservative MP Bob Zimmer, and Green Leader Elizabeth May. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

First-quarter expenses: MPs spent nearly $28-million

List | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 24, 2025
  • Two Liberal MPs—Terry Beech from British Columbia, and Peter Fragiskatos from Ontario—spent the most at over $150,000 each.

First-quarter expenses: MPs spent nearly $28-million

List | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 24, 2025
  • Two Liberal MPs—Terry Beech from British Columbia, and Peter Fragiskatos from Ontario—spent the most at over $150,000 each.
The MPs with the top expense claims between April and June 2025, counter clockwise from bottom left: Liberal MPs Terry Beech, Peter Fragiskatos, Robert Oliphant and Peter Fonseca, Conservative MP Bob Zimmer, and Green Leader Elizabeth May. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

PM Carney makes his Asia debut

  • Plus, the U.S. president gets salty over an Ontario government anti-tariff ad—which could make the next Carney-Trump meeting a little awkward.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 24, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Malaysia, Singapore, and South Korea between Oct. 24 and Nov. 1. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

PM Carney makes his Asia debut

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 24, 2025
  • Plus, the U.S. president gets salty over an Ontario government anti-tariff ad—which could make the next Carney-Trump meeting a little awkward.

PM Carney makes his Asia debut

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 24, 2025
  • Plus, the U.S. president gets salty over an Ontario government anti-tariff ad—which could make the next Carney-Trump meeting a little awkward.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Malaysia, Singapore, and South Korea between Oct. 24 and Nov. 1. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Fraser unveils his crime bill

  • Plus, Danielle Smith will weigh in at a House committee meeting on climate policy.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 23, 2025
Justice Minister Sean Fraser will introduce his bail and sentencing reform bill into the House of Commons today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fraser unveils his crime bill

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 23, 2025
  • Plus, Danielle Smith will weigh in at a House committee meeting on climate policy.

Fraser unveils his crime bill

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 23, 2025
  • Plus, Danielle Smith will weigh in at a House committee meeting on climate policy.
Justice Minister Sean Fraser will introduce his bail and sentencing reform bill into the House of Commons today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney to deliver ‘live address’ on fall budget tonight

  • Plus, NDP leadership candidates make their pitch to union voters.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 22, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney will promote his upcoming budget in a live address this evening. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Carney to deliver ‘live address’ on fall budget tonight

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 22, 2025
  • Plus, NDP leadership candidates make their pitch to union voters.

Carney to deliver ‘live address’ on fall budget tonight

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 22, 2025
  • Plus, NDP leadership candidates make their pitch to union voters.
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney will promote his upcoming budget in a live address this evening. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Hogan reports on child care, CRA call centres

  • Plus, Canada’s top defence officials face questions at committee.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 21, 2025
Auditor General Karen Hogan will reveal new reports on a half dozen government projects and priorities today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Hogan reports on child care, CRA call centres

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 21, 2025
  • Plus, Canada’s top defence officials face questions at committee.

Hogan reports on child care, CRA call centres

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 21, 2025
  • Plus, Canada’s top defence officials face questions at committee.
Auditor General Karen Hogan will reveal new reports on a half dozen government projects and priorities today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Stellantis saga continues at House committee meeting

  • Plus, the public safety minister testifies before senators.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 20, 2025
Conservative MP Kelly McCauley will chair a House committee meeting on the looming job losses at Stellantis today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Stellantis saga continues at House committee meeting

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

Stellantis saga continues at House committee meeting

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 20, 2025
  • Plus, the public safety minister testifies before senators.
Conservative MP Kelly McCauley will chair a House committee meeting on the looming job losses at Stellantis today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Securing them borders

  • Plus, the data for August on foreign investments in Canadian securities comes out today.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 17, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney will make an announcement on border security today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Securing them borders

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

Securing them borders

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 17, 2025
  • Plus, the data for August on foreign investments in Canadian securities comes out today.
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney will make an announcement on border security today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Premier Ford takes his woes to PM Carney

  • Plus, Anand talks about Canada-China relations with her Chinese counterpart.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, MARLO GLASS | October 16, 2025
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Mark Carney
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Mark Carney
Ontario Premier Doug Ford will be meeting Prime Minister Mark Carney in Toronto today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Premier Ford takes his woes to PM Carney

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, MARLO GLASS | October 16, 2025
  • Plus, Anand talks about Canada-China relations with her Chinese counterpart.

Premier Ford takes his woes to PM Carney

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, MARLO GLASS | October 16, 2025
  • Plus, Anand talks about Canada-China relations with her Chinese counterpart.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Mark Carney
Ontario Premier Doug Ford will be meeting Prime Minister Mark Carney in Toronto today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Next stop: Singapore

  • Plus, McGuinty mingles with his NATO peers in Brussels.
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand will be in Singapore on the fourth day of her Asia trip. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Next stop: Singapore

  • Plus, McGuinty mingles with his NATO peers in Brussels.

Next stop: Singapore

  • Plus, McGuinty mingles with his NATO peers in Brussels.
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand will be in Singapore on the fourth day of her Asia trip. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada eyes more agriculture trade with Mexico

  • Plus, the foreign affairs minister calls back from India.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 14, 2025
Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald is on a trade mission to Mexico this week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada eyes more agriculture trade with Mexico

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

Canada eyes more agriculture trade with Mexico

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 14, 2025
  • Plus, the foreign affairs minister calls back from India.
Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald is on a trade mission to Mexico this week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Anand to visit India and China next week

  • Plus, Carney and Champagne will announce something to 'bring costs down for Canadians'.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 10, 2025
Anita Anand
Anita Anand
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand will meet Indian officials in India on Oct. 12 and 13. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Anand to visit India and China next week

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 10, 2025
  • Plus, Carney and Champagne will announce something to 'bring costs down for Canadians'.

Anand to visit India and China next week

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 10, 2025
  • Plus, Carney and Champagne will announce something to 'bring costs down for Canadians'.
Anita Anand
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand will meet Indian officials in India on Oct. 12 and 13. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Embattled minister faces House committee

  • Plus, the environment commissioner takes questions on the government’s climate plan.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 9, 2025
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is scheduled to appear before the House Public Safety Committee today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Embattled minister faces House committee

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

Embattled minister faces House committee

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 9, 2025
  • Plus, the environment commissioner takes questions on the government’s climate plan.
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is scheduled to appear before the House Public Safety Committee today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Day two for debate on McGuinty’s military justice bill

  • Plus, a revised border bill could hit the floor of the House today.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 8, 2025
Defence Minister David McGuinty's military justice reform bill is up for debate in the House today, Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon told MPs last week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Day two for debate on McGuinty’s military justice bill

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 8, 2025
  • Plus, a revised border bill could hit the floor of the House today.

Day two for debate on McGuinty’s military justice bill

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 8, 2025
  • Plus, a revised border bill could hit the floor of the House today.
Defence Minister David McGuinty's military justice reform bill is up for debate in the House today, Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon told MPs last week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney meets Trump

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

Carney meets Trump

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

Carney meets Trump

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

PM Carney is Washington bound

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

PM Carney is Washington bound

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

PM Carney is Washington bound

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

Day two of the cyber bill’s second reading

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

Day two of the cyber bill’s second reading

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

Day two of the cyber bill’s second reading

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

LeBlanc briefs MPs on CUSMA review

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

LeBlanc briefs MPs on CUSMA review

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

LeBlanc briefs MPs on CUSMA review

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Boswell convenes competition summit in Ottawa

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

Boswell convenes competition summit in Ottawa

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

Boswell convenes competition summit in Ottawa

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Truth and reconciliation, 10 years on

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

Truth and reconciliation, 10 years on

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

Truth and reconciliation, 10 years on

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

Carney meets Starmer in London

  • Plus, the House debates the cyber security bill.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 26, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney is in London today and tomorrow where he will meet the British prime minister and other world leaders. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney meets Starmer in London

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 26, 2025
  • Plus, the House debates the cyber security bill.

Carney meets Starmer in London

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 26, 2025
  • Plus, the House debates the cyber security bill.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is in London today and tomorrow where he will meet the British prime minister and other world leaders. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PBO reports on Canada’s finances and economy

  • Plus, Carney greets his Irish counterpart in Ottawa.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 25, 2025
Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques will release a report on Canada's economy, and the government's financial picture today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PBO reports on Canada’s finances and economy

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 25, 2025
  • Plus, Carney greets his Irish counterpart in Ottawa.

PBO reports on Canada’s finances and economy

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 25, 2025
  • Plus, Carney greets his Irish counterpart in Ottawa.
Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques will release a report on Canada's economy, and the government's financial picture today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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Supply and confidence

  • Plus, Senators start the final round of debate on the sales tax holiday bill.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | December 10, 2024
Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government will face multiple confidence votes in the House today, and may get the funding it needs to carry on. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Supply and confidence

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | December 10, 2024
  • Plus, Senators start the final round of debate on the sales tax holiday bill.

Supply and confidence

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | December 10, 2024
  • Plus, Senators start the final round of debate on the sales tax holiday bill.
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government will face multiple confidence votes in the House today, and may get the funding it needs to carry on. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

On a holiday

  • Plus, how the NDP and Liberals pause the privilege filibuster.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 22, 2024
Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced yesterday that his government will propose a two-month pause on collecting sales tax on certain items. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

On a holiday

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 22, 2024
  • Plus, how the NDP and Liberals pause the privilege filibuster.

On a holiday

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 22, 2024
  • Plus, how the NDP and Liberals pause the privilege filibuster.
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced yesterday that his government will propose a two-month pause on collecting sales tax on certain items. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A domino falls

  • Plus, Marie-Claude Bibeau faces the music for CRA leaks.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 21, 2024
Randy Boissonnault is out of the cabinet, after claims about his identity, past, and business ties got him in hot water. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

A domino falls

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 21, 2024
  • Plus, Marie-Claude Bibeau faces the music for CRA leaks.

A domino falls

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 21, 2024
  • Plus, Marie-Claude Bibeau faces the music for CRA leaks.
Randy Boissonnault is out of the cabinet, after claims about his identity, past, and business ties got him in hot water. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Champagne problems

  • Plus, checking in on the climate summit in Azerbaijan.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, IREM KOCA | November 20, 2024
Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry François-Philippe Champagne
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

Champagne problems

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, IREM KOCA | November 20, 2024
  • Plus, checking in on the climate summit in Azerbaijan.

Champagne problems

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, IREM KOCA | November 20, 2024
  • Plus, checking in on the climate summit in Azerbaijan.
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

Day two in Rio

  • Plus, an hour inside the filibuster.
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

Day two in Rio

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 19, 2024
  • Plus, an hour inside the filibuster.

Day two in Rio

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 19, 2024
  • Plus, an hour inside the filibuster.
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

House stalemate enters sixth week

  • Plus, Trudeau could face Modi at the G20 summit.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 18, 2024
Andrew Scheer
Andrew Scheer
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

House stalemate enters sixth week

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 18, 2024
  • Plus, Trudeau could face Modi at the G20 summit.

House stalemate enters sixth week

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, CHRISTINA LEADLAY | November 18, 2024
  • Plus, Trudeau could face Modi at the G20 summit.
Andrew Scheer
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

Trudeau, Biden, Xi in Peru for APEC conference

  • The PBO reviews the impact of new immigration targets on housing.
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

Trudeau, Biden, Xi in Peru for APEC conference

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 15, 2024
  • The PBO reviews the impact of new immigration targets on housing.

Trudeau, Biden, Xi in Peru for APEC conference

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 15, 2024
  • The PBO reviews the impact of new immigration targets on housing.
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

You fled north to Canada—now what?

  • Plus, Alberta has its say at the UN climate summit.
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

You fled north to Canada—now what?

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 14, 2024
  • Plus, Alberta has its say at the UN climate summit.

You fled north to Canada—now what?

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 14, 2024
  • Plus, Alberta has its say at the UN climate summit.
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

U.S. cabinet committee meets

  • Plus, a fundraising breakdown by Riddhi Kachhela.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 13, 2024
Chrystia Freeland
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

U.S. cabinet committee meets

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 13, 2024
  • Plus, a fundraising breakdown by Riddhi Kachhela.

U.S. cabinet committee meets

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 13, 2024
  • Plus, a fundraising breakdown by Riddhi Kachhela.
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

Fundraisers and funding announcements

  • Plus, a look at what's on the agenda at the International climate summit in Azerbaijan today.
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

Fundraisers and funding announcements

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 12, 2024
  • Plus, a look at what's on the agenda at the International climate summit in Azerbaijan today.

Fundraisers and funding announcements

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 12, 2024
  • Plus, a look at what's on the agenda at the International climate summit in Azerbaijan today.
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

Reflecting on wars and veterans

  • Plus, Guilbeault attends the COP29 summit in Azerbaijan.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 11, 2024
Mary Simon
Mary Simon
Governor General Mary Simon at the Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov. 11, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Reflecting on wars and veterans

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 11, 2024
  • Plus, Guilbeault attends the COP29 summit in Azerbaijan.

Reflecting on wars and veterans

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 11, 2024
  • Plus, Guilbeault attends the COP29 summit in Azerbaijan.
Mary Simon
Governor General Mary Simon at the Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov. 11, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau on fundraising double duty

  • Plus, the PBO gives an update on the Trans Mountain Pipeline's prospects.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | November 8, 2024
Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will attend two back-to-back fundraisers in Vancouver today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trudeau on fundraising double duty

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | November 8, 2024
  • Plus, the PBO gives an update on the Trans Mountain Pipeline's prospects.

Trudeau on fundraising double duty

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | November 8, 2024
  • Plus, the PBO gives an update on the Trans Mountain Pipeline's prospects.
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will attend two back-to-back fundraisers in Vancouver today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Feds get their green report cards

  • Plus, David Pugliese has his say before the National Security Committee.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 7, 2024
Jerry DeMarco
Jerry DeMarco
Environment Commissioner Jerry DeMarco will release new audits of the government's environmental programs today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Feds get their green report cards

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 7, 2024
  • Plus, David Pugliese has his say before the National Security Committee.

Feds get their green report cards

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 7, 2024
  • Plus, David Pugliese has his say before the National Security Committee.
Jerry DeMarco
Environment Commissioner Jerry DeMarco will release new audits of the government's environmental programs today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The morning after

  • Plus, who Canadians would pick for president.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW, SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | November 6, 2024
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

The morning after

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW, SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | November 6, 2024
  • Plus, who Canadians would pick for president.

The morning after

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW, SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | November 6, 2024
  • Plus, who Canadians would pick for president.
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

How would Canadians vote in the U.S. election? Survey shows a bent towards blue

  • Leger Research interviewed 1,562 Canadians to find out how they would vote if they could choose between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
List | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 5, 2024
Donald Trump, left, and Kamala Harris
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

How would Canadians vote in the U.S. election? Survey shows a bent towards blue

List | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 5, 2024
  • Leger Research interviewed 1,562 Canadians to find out how they would vote if they could choose between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.

How would Canadians vote in the U.S. election? Survey shows a bent towards blue

List | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 5, 2024
  • Leger Research interviewed 1,562 Canadians to find out how they would vote if they could choose between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
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

E-Day

  • Plus, Harjit Sajjan faces questions about the military’s withdrawal from Afghanistan.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 5, 2024
The U.S. presidential election today will bring either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris into the White House. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

E-Day

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 5, 2024
  • Plus, Harjit Sajjan faces questions about the military’s withdrawal from Afghanistan.

E-Day

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 5, 2024
  • Plus, Harjit Sajjan faces questions about the military’s withdrawal from Afghanistan.
The U.S. presidential election today will bring either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris into the White House. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Committee grills Freeland on Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion

  • Plus, Guilbeault and Wilkinson will announce a plan for greenhouse gas emissions from the oil and gas industry.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 4, 2024
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland speaks during a press conference in the National Press Theatre on April 30.
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

Committee grills Freeland on Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 4, 2024
  • Plus, Guilbeault and Wilkinson will announce a plan for greenhouse gas emissions from the oil and gas industry.

Committee grills Freeland on Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 4, 2024
  • Plus, Guilbeault and Wilkinson will announce a plan for greenhouse gas emissions from the oil and gas industry.
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

Mo money, less problems

  • Plus, Joly and Blair talk defence strategy with the Koreans.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | November 1, 2024
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

Mo money, less problems

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | November 1, 2024
  • Plus, Joly and Blair talk defence strategy with the Koreans.

Mo money, less problems

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | November 1, 2024
  • Plus, Joly and Blair talk defence strategy with the Koreans.
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

PBO report pokes holes in feds’ plan to meet NATO defence target

  • The government's figures projecting military spending to reach 1.76 per cent of GDP by 2029-30 'are based on an erroneous GDP forecast,' says the
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 31, 2024
Yves Giroux
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

PBO report pokes holes in feds’ plan to meet NATO defence target

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 31, 2024
  • The government's figures projecting military spending to reach 1.76 per cent of GDP by 2029-30 'are based on an erroneous GDP forecast,' says the

PBO report pokes holes in feds’ plan to meet NATO defence target

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 31, 2024
  • The government's figures projecting military spending to reach 1.76 per cent of GDP by 2029-30 'are based on an erroneous GDP forecast,' says the
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

Elections bill under scrutiny

  • Plus, China's envoy speaks on improving ties, after CSE calls China the biggest cyber threat.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 31, 2024
Dominic Leblanc
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

Elections bill under scrutiny

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 31, 2024
  • Plus, China's envoy speaks on improving ties, after CSE calls China the biggest cyber threat.

Elections bill under scrutiny

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 31, 2024
  • Plus, China's envoy speaks on improving ties, after CSE calls China the biggest cyber threat.
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

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