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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.

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 27, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet today with his cabinet, Nunavut's new premier, and Team Canada hockey players. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 27, 2026
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 27, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet today with his cabinet, Nunavut's new premier, and Team Canada hockey players. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 26, 2026
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon will give a briefing on the Parliament's upcoming session today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 26, 2026
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 26, 2026
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon will give a briefing on the Parliament's upcoming session today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 23, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet will huddle in Quebec City today to prepare for the return of Parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 23, 2026
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 23, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet will huddle in Quebec City today to prepare for the return of Parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 22, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney is holding a press conference in Quebec City today before his cabinet conference gets underway. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 22, 2026
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 22, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney is holding a press conference in Quebec City today before his cabinet conference gets underway. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 21, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 20. World Economic Forum photograph courtesy of Ciaran McCrickard
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 21, 2026
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 21, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 20. World Economic Forum photograph courtesy of Ciaran McCrickard
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | January 21, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney will return to Ottawa from Davos today. Official White House photograph by Daniel Torok
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | January 21, 2026
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | January 21, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney will return to Ottawa from Davos today. Official White House photograph by Daniel Torok
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 20, 2026
Governor General Mary Simon is meeting with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 20, 2026
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 20, 2026
Governor General Mary Simon is meeting with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 19, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney will attend the World Economic Forum summit in Davos, Switzerland, this week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 19, 2026
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 19, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney will attend the World Economic Forum summit in Davos, Switzerland, this week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | January 16, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney had a bilateral meeting with the Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing last night. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | January 16, 2026
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | January 16, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney had a bilateral meeting with the Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing last night. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 15, 2026
Premier François Legault announced yesterday that he intends to resign, making him the second Quebec party leader to step down in the past month. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 15, 2026
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 15, 2026
Premier François Legault announced yesterday that he intends to resign, making him the second Quebec party leader to step down in the past month. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 14, 2026
Mark Carney
All eyes are on Prime Minister Mark Carney as he meets with leaders from the Chinese government. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 14, 2026
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 14, 2026
Mark Carney
All eyes are on Prime Minister Mark Carney as he meets with leaders from the Chinese government. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 13, 2026
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney is stopping for a meeting in Prince Rupert today before heading off to China. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 13, 2026
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 13, 2026
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney is stopping for a meeting in Prince Rupert today before heading off to China. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will attend a G7 meeting on critical minerals in Washington today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will attend a G7 meeting on critical minerals in Washington today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 9, 2026
Conservative MP Garnett Genuis criticized York University's student union and student centre this week for denying permission for his on-campus event. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 9, 2026
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 9, 2026
Conservative MP Garnett Genuis criticized York University's student union and student centre this week for denying permission for his on-campus event. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT, RIDDHI KACHHELA | December 8, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signed a memorandum of understanding on Nov. 27, outlining a shared commitment to establish Canada as 'a global energy superpower.' The HIll Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT, RIDDHI KACHHELA | December 8, 2025
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT, RIDDHI KACHHELA | December 8, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signed a memorandum of understanding on Nov. 27, outlining a shared commitment to establish Canada as 'a global energy superpower.' The HIll Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | December 3, 2025
AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | December 3, 2025
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | December 3, 2025
AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | December 2, 2025
Foreign Minister Anita Anand. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | December 2, 2025
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | December 2, 2025
Foreign Minister Anita Anand. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | December 1, 2025
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin will testify before the House Environment Committee today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | December 1, 2025
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | December 1, 2025
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin will testify before the House Environment Committee today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 28, 2025
Terry Teegee, regional chief of the British Columbia Assembly of First Nations, said First Nations from his province were not involved in the discussions around the energy deal signed between Ottawa and Alberta, nor were they advised of its contents. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 28, 2025
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 28, 2025
Terry Teegee, regional chief of the British Columbia Assembly of First Nations, said First Nations from his province were not involved in the discussions around the energy deal signed between Ottawa and Alberta, nor were they advised of its contents. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | November 28, 2025
Terry Teegee
The Regional Chief for British Columbia, Terry Teegee, said First Nations are firmly against the new pipeline proposal. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | November 28, 2025
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | November 28, 2025
Terry Teegee
The Regional Chief for British Columbia, Terry Teegee, said First Nations are firmly against the new pipeline proposal. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 27, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are expected to reveal an MOU about fossil fuels and the environment today. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 27, 2025
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 27, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are expected to reveal an MOU about fossil fuels and the environment today. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 26, 2025
Bloc Québécois MP Louis Plamondon now has bragging rights over Wilfrid Laurier, and every other MP past and present. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 26, 2025
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 26, 2025
Bloc Québécois MP Louis Plamondon now has bragging rights over Wilfrid Laurier, and every other MP past and present. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 25, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 25, 2025
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 25, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 24, 2025
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly will travel to South Korea and Japan this week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 24, 2025
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 24, 2025
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly will travel to South Korea and Japan this week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne tabled Bill C-15, the budget implementation bill, in the House of Commons on Nov. 18. The bill, more than 600 pages long, covers a lot of ground, though there aren't many surprises. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne tabled Bill C-15, the budget implementation bill, in the House of Commons on Nov. 18. The bill, more than 600 pages long, covers a lot of ground, though there aren't many surprises. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree will host his G7 counterparts in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree will host his G7 counterparts in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 20, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney's chief of staff will testify before a House committee studying ethics today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 20, 2025
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | November 20, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney's chief of staff will testify before a House committee studying ethics today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY 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
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 13, 2025
Feature | BY 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
Feature | BY 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
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 12, 2025
Feature | BY 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
Feature | BY 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
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 11, 2025
Feature | BY 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
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 8, 2025
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
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 8, 2025
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 8, 2025
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
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 7, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet will hold a meeting with Métis leaders today The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 7, 2025
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 7, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet will hold a meeting with Métis leaders today The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 6, 2025
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
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 6, 2025
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 6, 2025
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
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 5, 2025
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
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 5, 2025
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 5, 2025
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
Feature | BY 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
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 1, 2025
Feature | BY 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
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
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
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
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 30, 2025
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
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet virtually with his cabinet this afternoon. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet virtually with his cabinet this afternoon. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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
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
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 28, 2025
Mélanie Joly
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly will visit the Algoma Steel facility in Sault Ste. Marie today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 28, 2025
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 28, 2025
Mélanie Joly
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly will visit the Algoma Steel facility in Sault Ste. Marie today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 25, 2025
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
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 25, 2025
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 25, 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with the assembled premiers in Huntsville, Ont. today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with the assembled premiers in Huntsville, Ont. today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 21, 2025
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
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 21, 2025
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 21, 2025
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
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 18, 2025
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
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 18, 2025
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 18, 2025
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