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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.

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.
FeatureBY 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’ 

FeatureBY 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’ 

FeatureBY 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

Housing minister meets the Toronto mayor

  • Plus, Dominic LeBlanc’s conflict of interest screen concerning J.D. Irving and his businesses has an update.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 21, 2025
Housing Minister Gregor Robertson will make an infrastructure announcement in Toronto today. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Housing minister meets the Toronto mayor

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 21, 2025
  • Plus, Dominic LeBlanc’s conflict of interest screen concerning J.D. Irving and his businesses has an update.

Housing minister meets the Toronto mayor

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 21, 2025
  • Plus, Dominic LeBlanc’s conflict of interest screen concerning J.D. Irving and his businesses has an update.
Housing Minister Gregor Robertson will make an infrastructure announcement in Toronto today. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

NATO defence chiefs talk Russia-Ukraine

  • Plus, Joly and Fuhr mark a milestone for the Coast Guard in Finland.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 20, 2025
Chief of Defence Staff Jennie Carignan will meet virtually with other NATO military chiefs today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

NATO defence chiefs talk Russia-Ukraine

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 20, 2025
  • Plus, Joly and Fuhr mark a milestone for the Coast Guard in Finland.

NATO defence chiefs talk Russia-Ukraine

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 20, 2025
  • Plus, Joly and Fuhr mark a milestone for the Coast Guard in Finland.
Chief of Defence Staff Jennie Carignan will meet virtually with other NATO military chiefs today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Anand to meet with Finnish president

  • Plus, Finance Canada reveals part of the government’s legislative plan.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 19, 2025
Foreign Minister Anita Anand is planning to meet with Finnish President Alexander Stubb today in Helsinki. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Anand to meet with Finnish president

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 19, 2025
  • Plus, Finance Canada reveals part of the government’s legislative plan.

Anand to meet with Finnish president

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 19, 2025
  • Plus, Finance Canada reveals part of the government’s legislative plan.
Foreign Minister Anita Anand is planning to meet with Finnish President Alexander Stubb today in Helsinki. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Poilievre’s parliamentary homecoming on the line

  • Plus, Zelenskyy and European leaders meet Trump in Washington.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 18, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is the favourite in today's Battle River-Crowfoot byelection. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Poilievre’s parliamentary homecoming on the line

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 18, 2025
  • Plus, Zelenskyy and European leaders meet Trump in Washington.

Poilievre’s parliamentary homecoming on the line

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 18, 2025
  • Plus, Zelenskyy and European leaders meet Trump in Washington.
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is the favourite in today's Battle River-Crowfoot byelection. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trump. Putin. Round two in Alaska. Will they, won’t they? 

  • Plus, the energy minister offers cash for clean electricity projects in Ontario.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 15, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin last met face to face in 2018 in Helsinki, Finland. Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead

Trump. Putin. Round two in Alaska. Will they, won’t they? 

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 15, 2025
  • Plus, the energy minister offers cash for clean electricity projects in Ontario.

Trump. Putin. Round two in Alaska. Will they, won’t they? 

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 15, 2025
  • Plus, the energy minister offers cash for clean electricity projects in Ontario.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin last met face to face in 2018 in Helsinki, Finland. Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead

McGuinty continues military tour

  • Plus, under pressure from Premier Doug Ford, the central bank shows its work.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 13, 2025
Defence Minister David McGuinty is visiting an air base in Alberta today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

McGuinty continues military tour

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 13, 2025
  • Plus, under pressure from Premier Doug Ford, the central bank shows its work.

McGuinty continues military tour

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 13, 2025
  • Plus, under pressure from Premier Doug Ford, the central bank shows its work.
Defence Minister David McGuinty is visiting an air base in Alberta today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Spellcheck for the White House: it’s Ottawa, not Ottowa

  • Plus, McGuinty tours a Canadian Armed Forces base in Winnipeg.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 12, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump announced measures to curb crimes in Washington yesterday, comparing the city's murder rate to that in Ottawa and other capital cities. Official White House photograph by Daniel Torok

Spellcheck for the White House: it’s Ottawa, not Ottowa

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 12, 2025
  • Plus, McGuinty tours a Canadian Armed Forces base in Winnipeg.

Spellcheck for the White House: it’s Ottawa, not Ottowa

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 12, 2025
  • Plus, McGuinty tours a Canadian Armed Forces base in Winnipeg.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced measures to curb crimes in Washington yesterday, comparing the city's murder rate to that in Ottawa and other capital cities. Official White House photograph by Daniel Torok

Gull-Masty speaks at a first-of-its-kind summit for Indigenous languages

  • Plus, advance voting for the Battle River-Crowfoot byelection ends today.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 11, 2025
Indigenous Services Minister Mindy Gull-Masty will mingle with people from First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities at an event in Ottawa today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Gull-Masty speaks at a first-of-its-kind summit for Indigenous languages

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 11, 2025
  • Plus, advance voting for the Battle River-Crowfoot byelection ends today.

Gull-Masty speaks at a first-of-its-kind summit for Indigenous languages

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 11, 2025
  • Plus, advance voting for the Battle River-Crowfoot byelection ends today.
Indigenous Services Minister Mindy Gull-Masty will mingle with people from First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities at an event in Ottawa today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Dabrusin skipping plastics summit; and Carney in Trenton today

  • Plus, FPT sports ministers meet in St. John's.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 8, 2025
Julie Dabrusin
Julie Dabrusin
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin won't be attending an international summit on plastic waste in Geneva, her office has confirmed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Dabrusin skipping plastics summit; and Carney in Trenton today

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 8, 2025
  • Plus, FPT sports ministers meet in St. John's.

Dabrusin skipping plastics summit; and Carney in Trenton today

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 8, 2025
  • Plus, FPT sports ministers meet in St. John's.
Julie Dabrusin
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin won't be attending an international summit on plastic waste in Geneva, her office has confirmed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Métis leaders’ infighting clouds meeting with Carney over Bill C-5

  • Plus, Ready. Steady. The new global tariffs are on the go.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 7, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet will hold a meeting with Métis leaders today The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Métis leaders’ infighting clouds meeting with Carney over Bill C-5

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 7, 2025
  • Plus, Ready. Steady. The new global tariffs are on the go.

Métis leaders’ infighting clouds meeting with Carney over Bill C-5

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 7, 2025
  • Plus, Ready. Steady. The new global tariffs are on the go.
Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet will hold a meeting with Métis leaders today The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Anand and Champagne court Mexican power players

  • Plus, Carney huddles with the premiers, his cabinet.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 6, 2025
Anita Anand
Anita Anand
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand continues her visit to the Mexican capital today with Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Anand and Champagne court Mexican power players

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 6, 2025
  • Plus, Carney huddles with the premiers, his cabinet.

Anand and Champagne court Mexican power players

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 6, 2025
  • Plus, Carney huddles with the premiers, his cabinet.
Anita Anand
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand continues her visit to the Mexican capital today with Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Latest numbers on U.S. tariff impacts incoming

  • Plus, the next candidates' forum for the Battle River-Crowfoot byelection is happening in Alberta.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 5, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney will be speaking to U.S. President Donald Trump directly over the coming weeks to de-escalate the trade conflict. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Latest numbers on U.S. tariff impacts incoming

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 5, 2025
  • Plus, the next candidates' forum for the Battle River-Crowfoot byelection is happening in Alberta.

Latest numbers on U.S. tariff impacts incoming

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 5, 2025
  • Plus, the next candidates' forum for the Battle River-Crowfoot byelection is happening in Alberta.
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney will be speaking to U.S. President Donald Trump directly over the coming weeks to de-escalate the trade conflict. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

L’État, c’est lui

  • Canada faces higher tariffs as Trump’s Aug. 1 deadline arrives.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 1, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to increase tariffs on Canada and other countries beginning today. White House photograph by Daniel Torok

L’État, c’est lui

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 1, 2025
  • Canada faces higher tariffs as Trump’s Aug. 1 deadline arrives.

L’État, c’est lui

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 1, 2025
  • Canada faces higher tariffs as Trump’s Aug. 1 deadline arrives.
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to increase tariffs on Canada and other countries beginning today. White House photograph by Daniel Torok

Finance ministers talk fall budget

  • Plus, a U.S. court will hear arguments that Trump's tariffs are illegal.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | July 31, 2025
François-Philippe Champagne
François-Philippe Champagne
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will meet virtually with his provincial and territorial counterparts today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Finance ministers talk fall budget

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | July 31, 2025
  • Plus, a U.S. court will hear arguments that Trump's tariffs are illegal.

Finance ministers talk fall budget

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | July 31, 2025
  • Plus, a U.S. court will hear arguments that Trump's tariffs are illegal.
François-Philippe Champagne
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will meet virtually with his provincial and territorial counterparts today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Plan tackling gender-based violence needs funding renewed, say advocates amid concerns over budget cuts

  • With the issue at 'epidemic levels' in Canada, advocates are worried about the national plan's future with funding sunsetting by 2027.
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 30, 2025
Women and Gender Equality Minister Rechie Valdez expressed support for the plan during a recent meeting of the federal, provincial, and territorial ministers in Yellowknife. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Plan tackling gender-based violence needs funding renewed, say advocates amid concerns over budget cuts

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 30, 2025
  • With the issue at 'epidemic levels' in Canada, advocates are worried about the national plan's future with funding sunsetting by 2027.

Plan tackling gender-based violence needs funding renewed, say advocates amid concerns over budget cuts

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 30, 2025
  • With the issue at 'epidemic levels' in Canada, advocates are worried about the national plan's future with funding sunsetting by 2027.
Women and Gender Equality Minister Rechie Valdez expressed support for the plan during a recent meeting of the federal, provincial, and territorial ministers in Yellowknife. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney to hold cabinet meeting on state of U.S. negotiations and situation in Middle East

  • Plus, a former minister has taken the reins of the Canadian National Exhibition.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | July 30, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet virtually with his cabinet this afternoon. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney to hold cabinet meeting on state of U.S. negotiations and situation in Middle East

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | July 30, 2025
  • Plus, a former minister has taken the reins of the Canadian National Exhibition.

Carney to hold cabinet meeting on state of U.S. negotiations and situation in Middle East

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | July 30, 2025
  • Plus, a former minister has taken the reins of the Canadian National Exhibition.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet virtually with his cabinet this afternoon. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Anand talks Gaza in New York

  • Plus, Mary Ng pops up in Singapore.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 29, 2025
Foreign Minister Anita Anand is meeting with international counterparts in New York to discuss the crisis in Gaza the future of Palestine. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Anand talks Gaza in New York

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 29, 2025
  • Plus, Mary Ng pops up in Singapore.

Anand talks Gaza in New York

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 29, 2025
  • Plus, Mary Ng pops up in Singapore.
Foreign Minister Anita Anand is meeting with international counterparts in New York to discuss the crisis in Gaza the future of Palestine. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Joly tours the Algoma Steel site

  • Plus, a conference of America's midwest legislators in Saskatoon enters its second day.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 28, 2025
Mélanie Joly
Mélanie Joly
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly will visit the Algoma Steel facility in Sault Ste. Marie today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Joly tours the Algoma Steel site

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 28, 2025
  • Plus, a conference of America's midwest legislators in Saskatoon enters its second day.

Joly tours the Algoma Steel site

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 28, 2025
  • Plus, a conference of America's midwest legislators in Saskatoon enters its second day.
Mélanie Joly
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly will visit the Algoma Steel facility in Sault Ste. Marie today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘It’s being levelled’: advocates worried about potential 81 per cent cut to Women and Gender Equality Canada’s budget by 2028

  • Women's advocates call the department's three-year forecast 'extremely shocking' and 'disproportional' for the small ministry. 'The level of support will be radically reduced,' says
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 25, 2025
Rechie Valdez
Rechie Valdez
Women and Gender Equality Minister Rechie Valdez's office said 'any funding decisions' about the department will be communicated through 'official government channels at the appropriate time.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘It’s being levelled’: advocates worried about potential 81 per cent cut to Women and Gender Equality Canada’s budget by 2028

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 25, 2025
  • Women's advocates call the department's three-year forecast 'extremely shocking' and 'disproportional' for the small ministry. 'The level of support will be radically reduced,' says

‘It’s being levelled’: advocates worried about potential 81 per cent cut to Women and Gender Equality Canada’s budget by 2028

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 25, 2025
  • Women's advocates call the department's three-year forecast 'extremely shocking' and 'disproportional' for the small ministry. 'The level of support will be radically reduced,' says
Rechie Valdez
Women and Gender Equality Minister Rechie Valdez's office said 'any funding decisions' about the department will be communicated through 'official government channels at the appropriate time.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Harper, Moe to mingle with U.S. lawmakers in Saskatoon

  • Plus, Conservatives demand an emergency meeting on tackling crimes.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 25, 2025
Stephen Harper
Stephen Harper
Former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper will be among the speakers at the Council of State Governments conference in Saskatoon, which begins Sunday. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Harper, Moe to mingle with U.S. lawmakers in Saskatoon

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 25, 2025
  • Plus, Conservatives demand an emergency meeting on tackling crimes.

Harper, Moe to mingle with U.S. lawmakers in Saskatoon

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 25, 2025
  • Plus, Conservatives demand an emergency meeting on tackling crimes.
Stephen Harper
Former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper will be among the speakers at the Council of State Governments conference in Saskatoon, which begins Sunday. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney’s cabinet descends on Inuvik

  • Plus, WAGE plans for deep cuts.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 24, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney and eight members of his cabinet are in the Arctic town today for a meeting with Inuit leaders. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney’s cabinet descends on Inuvik

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 24, 2025
  • Plus, WAGE plans for deep cuts.

Carney’s cabinet descends on Inuvik

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 24, 2025
  • Plus, WAGE plans for deep cuts.
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney and eight members of his cabinet are in the Arctic town today for a meeting with Inuit leaders. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney in N.W.T.

  • Plus, the AFN national chief speaks on her meeting with the premiers.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 23, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives for the Liberal caucus meeting in West Block on May 25, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives for the Liberal caucus meeting in West Block on May 25, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney is making two stops in the Northwest Territories today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney in N.W.T.

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 23, 2025
  • Plus, the AFN national chief speaks on her meeting with the premiers.

Carney in N.W.T.

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 23, 2025
  • Plus, the AFN national chief speaks on her meeting with the premiers.
Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives for the Liberal caucus meeting in West Block on May 25, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney is making two stops in the Northwest Territories today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Muskoka politics

  • Plus, Poilievre backs the Convoy organizers ahead of sentencing.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 22, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with the assembled premiers in Huntsville, Ont. today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Muskoka politics

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 22, 2025
  • Plus, Poilievre backs the Convoy organizers ahead of sentencing.

Muskoka politics

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 22, 2025
  • Plus, Poilievre backs the Convoy organizers ahead of sentencing.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with the assembled premiers in Huntsville, Ont. today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Premiers join forces in Huntsville

  • Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney meets U.S. senators in Ottawa.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 21, 2025
Ontario Premier Doug Ford
Ontario Premier Doug Ford
Ontario Premier Doug Ford will chair the Council of the Federation summit happening from July 21 to 23 in Huntsville, Ont. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Premiers join forces in Huntsville

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 21, 2025
  • Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney meets U.S. senators in Ottawa.

Premiers join forces in Huntsville

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 21, 2025
  • Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney meets U.S. senators in Ottawa.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford
Ontario Premier Doug Ford will chair the Council of the Federation summit happening from July 21 to 23 in Huntsville, Ont. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Uncertainty over ‘sunsetting’ programs as Environment Canada’s spending slashed in half by 2028, pending fall budget update

  • The department's plan for 2025-26 says the massive cuts are due to programs that set to expire, and a significant reduction in the returns
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 18, 2025
Julie Dabrusin
Julie Dabrusin
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin did not respond to a request for comment on Environment and Climate Change Canada's departmental plan forecasting a 50 per cent spending cut by 2027-28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Uncertainty over ‘sunsetting’ programs as Environment Canada’s spending slashed in half by 2028, pending fall budget update

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 18, 2025
  • The department's plan for 2025-26 says the massive cuts are due to programs that set to expire, and a significant reduction in the returns

Uncertainty over ‘sunsetting’ programs as Environment Canada’s spending slashed in half by 2028, pending fall budget update

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 18, 2025
  • The department's plan for 2025-26 says the massive cuts are due to programs that set to expire, and a significant reduction in the returns
Julie Dabrusin
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin did not respond to a request for comment on Environment and Climate Change Canada's departmental plan forecasting a 50 per cent spending cut by 2027-28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Ministers update public on wildfires

  • Plus, Canadian investors continued to buy more U.S. shares in May.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | July 18, 2025
Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson is among the cabinet members holding a presser on wildfires today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Ministers update public on wildfires

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | July 18, 2025
  • Plus, Canadian investors continued to buy more U.S. shares in May.

Ministers update public on wildfires

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | July 18, 2025
  • Plus, Canadian investors continued to buy more U.S. shares in May.
Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson is among the cabinet members holding a presser on wildfires today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
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The Senate reconvenes

  • Plus, Carney heads into day two of the NATO summit.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | June 25, 2025
Senators will return to action today, with the summer adjournment looming and a final vote on Bill C-5 coming. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The Senate reconvenes

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | June 25, 2025
  • Plus, Carney heads into day two of the NATO summit.

The Senate reconvenes

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | June 25, 2025
  • Plus, Carney heads into day two of the NATO summit.
Senators will return to action today, with the summer adjournment looming and a final vote on Bill C-5 coming. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney talks turkey at NATO

  • Plus, new inflation data, and what public servants think of their jobs.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | June 24, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney will attend a NATO summit focused on defence spending today in the Netherlands. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney talks turkey at NATO

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | June 24, 2025
  • Plus, new inflation data, and what public servants think of their jobs.

Carney talks turkey at NATO

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | June 24, 2025
  • Plus, new inflation data, and what public servants think of their jobs.
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney will attend a NATO summit focused on defence spending today in the Netherlands. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada signs a ‘far-reaching’ defence pact with the EU

  • Plus, the public safety minister marks the 40th anniversary of the Air India 1985 terrorist attack in Ireland.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 23, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney met leaders from the European Union at the G7 summit in Alberta recently, and will see them again today. Picture courtesy of Ursula von der Leyen/X

Canada signs a ‘far-reaching’ defence pact with the EU

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 23, 2025
  • Plus, the public safety minister marks the 40th anniversary of the Air India 1985 terrorist attack in Ireland.

Canada signs a ‘far-reaching’ defence pact with the EU

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 23, 2025
  • Plus, the public safety minister marks the 40th anniversary of the Air India 1985 terrorist attack in Ireland.
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney met leaders from the European Union at the G7 summit in Alberta recently, and will see them again today. Picture courtesy of Ursula von der Leyen/X

Deadline day in the House

  • Plus, the taxpayer’s ombudsperson releases his annual report for 2024-25.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | June 20, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney
On the last sitting day of the House this spring, Liberal MPs will aim to get the government's Bill C-5 passed. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Deadline day in the House

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | June 20, 2025
  • Plus, the taxpayer’s ombudsperson releases his annual report for 2024-25.

Deadline day in the House

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | June 20, 2025
  • Plus, the taxpayer’s ombudsperson releases his annual report for 2024-25.
Prime Minister Mark Carney
On the last sitting day of the House this spring, Liberal MPs will aim to get the government's Bill C-5 passed. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Senate passes Bloc’s supply management bill on division as ex-diplomat warns law will ‘handicap’ negotiators

  • Independent Senator Paula Simons says the bill does nothing for national unity: 'It does seem strange to allow a separatist party to set Canada’s
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | June 19, 2025
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet's supply management bill quickly passed through both the House and Senate. 'We won,' he declared on June 18 as the bill awaits royal assent. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Senate passes Bloc’s supply management bill on division as ex-diplomat warns law will ‘handicap’ negotiators

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | June 19, 2025
  • Independent Senator Paula Simons says the bill does nothing for national unity: 'It does seem strange to allow a separatist party to set Canada’s

Senate passes Bloc’s supply management bill on division as ex-diplomat warns law will ‘handicap’ negotiators

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | June 19, 2025
  • Independent Senator Paula Simons says the bill does nothing for national unity: 'It does seem strange to allow a separatist party to set Canada’s
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet's supply management bill quickly passed through both the House and Senate. 'We won,' he declared on June 18 as the bill awaits royal assent. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The cyber bill is back

  • Plus, the auditor general testifies before a House committee.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 19, 2025
Gary Anandasangaree
Gary Anandasangaree
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree has resurrected a major bill on cyber and telecommunications security from the last Parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The cyber bill is back

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 19, 2025
  • Plus, the auditor general testifies before a House committee.

The cyber bill is back

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 19, 2025
  • Plus, the auditor general testifies before a House committee.
Gary Anandasangaree
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree has resurrected a major bill on cyber and telecommunications security from the last Parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Project greenlight bill in focus

  • Plus, Anandasangaree gives notice of another security powers bill.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 18, 2025
Dominic Leblanc
Dominic Leblanc
Minister Dominic LeBlanc's bill on internal trade and major project approvals is being put under a microscope by the Senate and a House committee today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Project greenlight bill in focus

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 18, 2025
  • Plus, Anandasangaree gives notice of another security powers bill.

Project greenlight bill in focus

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 18, 2025
  • Plus, Anandasangaree gives notice of another security powers bill.
Dominic Leblanc
Minister Dominic LeBlanc's bill on internal trade and major project approvals is being put under a microscope by the Senate and a House committee today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney faces another confidence vote

  • Plus, day two of the G7 summit.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 17, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is facing another test in Ottawa today while he works for international consensus in Kananaskis. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney faces another confidence vote

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 17, 2025
  • Plus, day two of the G7 summit.

Carney faces another confidence vote

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 17, 2025
  • Plus, day two of the G7 summit.
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is facing another test in Ottawa today while he works for international consensus in Kananaskis. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney. Trump. Round two in Alberta.

  • Plus, the Assembly of First Nations hosts a national forum on federal Bill C-5.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 16, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney will hold a bilateral meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of the G7 summit today. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House. Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok

Carney. Trump. Round two in Alberta.

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 16, 2025
  • Plus, the Assembly of First Nations hosts a national forum on federal Bill C-5.

Carney. Trump. Round two in Alberta.

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 16, 2025
  • Plus, the Assembly of First Nations hosts a national forum on federal Bill C-5.
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney will hold a bilateral meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of the G7 summit today. Photograph courtesy of Flickr/The White House. Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok

Barrelling through Bill C-5

  • Plus, Carney holds a meeting of the National Security Council.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | June 13, 2025
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon. MPs will start debating a government motion on speeding up the process for passing the Liberals' One Canadian Economy Act today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Barrelling through Bill C-5

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | June 13, 2025
  • Plus, Carney holds a meeting of the National Security Council.

Barrelling through Bill C-5

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | June 13, 2025
  • Plus, Carney holds a meeting of the National Security Council.
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon. MPs will start debating a government motion on speeding up the process for passing the Liberals' One Canadian Economy Act today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Will Parliament wave the white flag?

  • Plus, Carney chooses a new clerk.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 12, 2025
The House of Commons Chamber. MPs are under pressure to pass two government bills with minimal scrutiny before the summer adjournment. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Will Parliament wave the white flag?

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 12, 2025
  • Plus, Carney chooses a new clerk.

Will Parliament wave the white flag?

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 12, 2025
  • Plus, Carney chooses a new clerk.
The House of Commons Chamber. MPs are under pressure to pass two government bills with minimal scrutiny before the summer adjournment. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Report cards are out

  • Plus, the AFN releases its justice strategy today.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 11, 2025
Auditor General Karen Hogan released audits of a handful of government programs and initiatives yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Report cards are out

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 11, 2025
  • Plus, the AFN releases its justice strategy today.

Report cards are out

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 11, 2025
  • Plus, the AFN releases its justice strategy today.
Auditor General Karen Hogan released audits of a handful of government programs and initiatives yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Highlights from ‘fast-track’ Carney’s major defence pledge

  • Prime Minister Mark ‘fast-track’ Carney says the government will be shelling out over $9.3-billion in more funding to hit NATO’s two-per-cent target this fiscal
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 10, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced his government has earmarked an additional $9.3-billion in defence funding so that Canada can meet the NATO target. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Highlights from ‘fast-track’ Carney’s major defence pledge

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 10, 2025
  • Prime Minister Mark ‘fast-track’ Carney says the government will be shelling out over $9.3-billion in more funding to hit NATO’s two-per-cent target this fiscal

Highlights from ‘fast-track’ Carney’s major defence pledge

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 10, 2025
  • Prime Minister Mark ‘fast-track’ Carney says the government will be shelling out over $9.3-billion in more funding to hit NATO’s two-per-cent target this fiscal
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced his government has earmarked an additional $9.3-billion in defence funding so that Canada can meet the NATO target. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Spending spree

  • Plus, the AG will issue reports on fighter jets, office space, and more.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 10, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced yesterday that his government would spend an extra $9-billion on defence this year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Spending spree

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 10, 2025
  • Plus, the AG will issue reports on fighter jets, office space, and more.

Spending spree

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 10, 2025
  • Plus, the AG will issue reports on fighter jets, office space, and more.
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced yesterday that his government would spend an extra $9-billion on defence this year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opposition day in the House

  • Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney gives a defence and security update.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 9, 2025
MPs will debate a motion tabled by the Conservative party's shadow minister for finance, Jasraj Hallan, in the House today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opposition day in the House

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 9, 2025
  • Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney gives a defence and security update.

Opposition day in the House

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 9, 2025
  • Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney gives a defence and security update.
MPs will debate a motion tabled by the Conservative party's shadow minister for finance, Jasraj Hallan, in the House today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

All eyes on unemployment numbers

  • Plus, checking in on the happenings in the Senate this week.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | June 6, 2025
Patty Hajdu
Patty Hajdu
Minister Patty Hajdu is in charge of the jobs portfolio in the new cabinet. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

All eyes on unemployment numbers

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | June 6, 2025
  • Plus, checking in on the happenings in the Senate this week.

All eyes on unemployment numbers

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | June 6, 2025
  • Plus, checking in on the happenings in the Senate this week.
Patty Hajdu
Minister Patty Hajdu is in charge of the jobs portfolio in the new cabinet. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

MPs dive into the government’s spending plan

  • Plus, politicos pay tribute to Marc Garneau.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 5, 2025
Liberal MP Shafqat Ali
Liberal MP Shafqat Ali
Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali tabled the main estimates for the coming year last week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

MPs dive into the government’s spending plan

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 5, 2025
  • Plus, politicos pay tribute to Marc Garneau.

MPs dive into the government’s spending plan

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 5, 2025
  • Plus, politicos pay tribute to Marc Garneau.
Liberal MP Shafqat Ali
Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali tabled the main estimates for the coming year last week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The 19 entities asking for the biggest spending boosts in the 2025-26 main estimates

  • These organizations and departments are requesting funding representing an increase of 25 per cent or more compared to the 2024-25 main estimates.
List | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 4, 2025
Liberal MP Shafqat Ali
Liberal MP Shafqat Ali
The 2025-26 main estimates were tabled in the House of Commons by new Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali on May 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The 19 entities asking for the biggest spending boosts in the 2025-26 main estimates

List | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 4, 2025
  • These organizations and departments are requesting funding representing an increase of 25 per cent or more compared to the 2024-25 main estimates.

The 19 entities asking for the biggest spending boosts in the 2025-26 main estimates

List | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 4, 2025
  • These organizations and departments are requesting funding representing an increase of 25 per cent or more compared to the 2024-25 main estimates.
Liberal MP Shafqat Ali
The 2025-26 main estimates were tabled in the House of Commons by new Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali on May 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Building the wall

  • Plus, the Liberals face their first confidence vote in the House.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 4, 2025
Gary Anandasangaree
Gary Anandasangaree
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is backing a bill to expand surveillance and security powers for law and border enforcement, and block out more asylum seekers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Building the wall

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 4, 2025
  • Plus, the Liberals face their first confidence vote in the House.

Building the wall

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 4, 2025
  • Plus, the Liberals face their first confidence vote in the House.
Gary Anandasangaree
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is backing a bill to expand surveillance and security powers for law and border enforcement, and block out more asylum seekers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberals lose Throne Speech vote

  • Plus, the Throne Speech debate continues.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 3, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with his cabinet today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Liberals lose Throne Speech vote

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 3, 2025
  • Plus, the Throne Speech debate continues.

Liberals lose Throne Speech vote

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | June 3, 2025
  • Plus, the Throne Speech debate continues.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with his cabinet today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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