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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.

Ottawa-Alberta energy deal could open door for other provinces to pursue weakened climate policies, say environmental experts: ‘this is just a massive step back’

  • Under the MOU, Ottawa's commitments include suspending clean electricity regulations and the oil and gas emissions cap in Alberta.
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

Ottawa-Alberta energy deal could open door for other provinces to pursue weakened climate policies, say environmental experts: ‘this is just a massive step back’

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT, RIDDHI KACHHELA | December 8, 2025
  • Under the MOU, Ottawa's commitments include suspending clean electricity regulations and the oil and gas emissions cap in Alberta.

Ottawa-Alberta energy deal could open door for other provinces to pursue weakened climate policies, say environmental experts: ‘this is just a massive step back’

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT, RIDDHI KACHHELA | December 8, 2025
  • Under the MOU, Ottawa's commitments include suspending clean electricity regulations and the oil and gas emissions cap in Alberta.
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

AFN chiefs dig into S-2 dispute

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

AFN chiefs dig into S-2 dispute

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

AFN chiefs dig into S-2 dispute

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

Anand huddles with EU officials in Brussels

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

Anand huddles with EU officials in Brussels

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

Anand huddles with EU officials in Brussels

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

Dabrusin faces the House Environment Committee

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

Dabrusin faces the House Environment Committee

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

Dabrusin faces the House Environment Committee

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The return of pipeline politics

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

The return of pipeline politics

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

The return of pipeline politics

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

MPs to honour record-setter Plamondon

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

MPs to honour record-setter Plamondon

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

MPs to honour record-setter Plamondon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Joly heads to Korea and Japan

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

Joly heads to Korea and Japan

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

Joly heads to Korea and Japan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Anandasangaree and Pam Bondi huddle in Ottawa

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

Anandasangaree and Pam Bondi huddle in Ottawa

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

Anandasangaree and Pam Bondi huddle in Ottawa

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

PM’s chief of staff to testify at ethics study

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

PM’s chief of staff to testify at ethics study

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

PM’s chief of staff to testify at ethics study

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

Swedes press their case

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

Swedes press their case

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

Swedes press their case

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Judgment day

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

Judgment day

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

Judgment day

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

The PBO dissects the budget

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

The PBO dissects the budget

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

The PBO dissects the budget

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

Emergency ministers meet in TO

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

Emergency ministers meet in TO

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

Emergency ministers meet in TO

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

Prison investigator to make final plea for reforms

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

Prison investigator to make final plea for reforms

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

Prison investigator to make final plea for reforms

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

Lest we forget

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

Lest we forget

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

Lest we forget

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

COP30 summit minus the climate change ambassador

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

COP30 summit minus the climate change ambassador

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

COP30 summit minus the climate change ambassador

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Confidence vote: Take two

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

Confidence vote: Take two

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

Confidence vote: Take two

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

Green day on the Hill

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

Green day on the Hill

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

Green day on the Hill

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

Winners and losers you might have missed in the federal budget

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

Winners and losers you might have missed in the federal budget

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

Winners and losers you might have missed in the federal budget

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

Canada reacts to the budget

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

Canada reacts to the budget

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

Canada reacts to the budget

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

  • Plus, Conservatives demand an emergency meeting on tackling crimes.
Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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

Feature | BY 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.
Feature | BY 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

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

Carney’s cabinet descends on Inuvik

Feature | BY 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.
Feature | BY 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.

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

Carney in N.W.T.

Feature | BY 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.
Feature | BY 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

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

Muskoka politics

Feature | BY 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.
Feature | BY 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

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

Premiers join forces in Huntsville

Feature | BY 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.
Feature | BY 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

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

Ministers update public on wildfires

Feature | BY 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

The PBO’s take on public service bloat and staffing cuts

  • While the size of the public service is beginning to shrink after more than a decade of growth, the forecasted cuts still leaves the
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 17, 2025
A new report from Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux reports the number of full-time public servants has ballooned from 335,000 in In 2006-07 to 445,000 in 2024-25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The PBO’s take on public service bloat and staffing cuts

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 17, 2025
  • While the size of the public service is beginning to shrink after more than a decade of growth, the forecasted cuts still leaves the

The PBO’s take on public service bloat and staffing cuts

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 17, 2025
  • While the size of the public service is beginning to shrink after more than a decade of growth, the forecasted cuts still leaves the
A new report from Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux reports the number of full-time public servants has ballooned from 335,000 in In 2006-07 to 445,000 in 2024-25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney vs. the chiefs

  • Plus, an unofficial India-Canada conference is happening in Ottawa today.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 17, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with First Nations chiefs today to address opposition to his new major projects fast-tracking law. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney vs. the chiefs

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 17, 2025
  • Plus, an unofficial India-Canada conference is happening in Ottawa today.

Carney vs. the chiefs

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 17, 2025
  • Plus, an unofficial India-Canada conference is happening in Ottawa today.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with First Nations chiefs today to address opposition to his new major projects fast-tracking law. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Q&A | Ontario First Nations launch court challenge against law fast-tracking major projects

  • Bill C-5 includes 'very dangerous' language that gives 'sweeping powers' to cabinet to disregard important laws, says Kate Kempton, the senior counsel for the
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 16, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is facing a legal challenge against Bill C-5, which allows projects deemed by cabinet to be in the 'national interest' to override several environmental laws. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Q&A | Ontario First Nations launch court challenge against law fast-tracking major projects

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 16, 2025
  • Bill C-5 includes 'very dangerous' language that gives 'sweeping powers' to cabinet to disregard important laws, says Kate Kempton, the senior counsel for the

Q&A | Ontario First Nations launch court challenge against law fast-tracking major projects

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 16, 2025
  • Bill C-5 includes 'very dangerous' language that gives 'sweeping powers' to cabinet to disregard important laws, says Kate Kempton, the senior counsel for the
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is facing a legal challenge against Bill C-5, which allows projects deemed by cabinet to be in the 'national interest' to override several environmental laws. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

First Nations dial up the pressure

  • Plus, a look at the Justice Department’s plan for the coming year.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | July 16, 2025
AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak
AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak
Assembly of First Nations Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak will hold a press conference in Ottawa ahead of her meeting with the prime minister tomorrow. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

First Nations dial up the pressure

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | July 16, 2025
  • Plus, a look at the Justice Department’s plan for the coming year.

First Nations dial up the pressure

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | July 16, 2025
  • Plus, a look at the Justice Department’s plan for the coming year.
AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak
Assembly of First Nations Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak will hold a press conference in Ottawa ahead of her meeting with the prime minister tomorrow. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney talks Trump with his cabinet

  • Plus, new inflation data incoming.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 15, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with his cabinet today to discuss the latest, looming deadline for U.S.-Canada trade talks. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney talks Trump with his cabinet

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 15, 2025
  • Plus, new inflation data incoming.

Carney talks Trump with his cabinet

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 15, 2025
  • Plus, new inflation data incoming.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with his cabinet today to discuss the latest, looming deadline for U.S.-Canada trade talks. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fending off threats to the Great Lakes

  • Plus, Ontario drives up the value of building permits issued in May.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 14, 2025
Julie Dabrusin
Julie Dabrusin
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin will give an update on protecting the Great Lakes today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fending off threats to the Great Lakes

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 14, 2025
  • Plus, Ontario drives up the value of building permits issued in May.

Fending off threats to the Great Lakes

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 14, 2025
  • Plus, Ontario drives up the value of building permits issued in May.
Julie Dabrusin
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin will give an update on protecting the Great Lakes today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Joly talks business with the EU 

  • Plus, unemployment numbers for June will be out today.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | July 11, 2025
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly will meet her counterpart from the European Commission in Ottawa today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Joly talks business with the EU 

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | July 11, 2025
  • Plus, unemployment numbers for June will be out today.

Joly talks business with the EU 

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | July 11, 2025
  • Plus, unemployment numbers for June will be out today.
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly will meet her counterpart from the European Commission in Ottawa today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Feds should appoint ‘eminent person’ to head Leaders’ Debates Commission, says Green Leader May

  • The independent body has been without a commissioner for two years and is on its final year of approved funding.
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, MARLO GLASS | July 10, 2025
Liberal and Conservative Party supporters gather outside the federal leaders' debate venue in Montreal on April 17. Green Leader Elizabeth May says she's 'very concerned' about the future of the Leaders’ Debates Commission. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Feds should appoint ‘eminent person’ to head Leaders’ Debates Commission, says Green Leader May

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, MARLO GLASS | July 10, 2025
  • The independent body has been without a commissioner for two years and is on its final year of approved funding.

Feds should appoint ‘eminent person’ to head Leaders’ Debates Commission, says Green Leader May

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, MARLO GLASS | July 10, 2025
  • The independent body has been without a commissioner for two years and is on its final year of approved funding.
Liberal and Conservative Party supporters gather outside the federal leaders' debate venue in Montreal on April 17. Green Leader Elizabeth May says she's 'very concerned' about the future of the Leaders’ Debates Commission. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

AFN tackles C-5

  • Plus, the Air Force gets a new number one.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 10, 2025
AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak has called a forum for First Nations leaders today on the government's Building Canada Act. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

AFN tackles C-5

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 10, 2025
  • Plus, the Air Force gets a new number one.

AFN tackles C-5

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 10, 2025
  • Plus, the Air Force gets a new number one.
AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak has called a forum for First Nations leaders today on the government's Building Canada Act. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Hodgson to P.E.I. to talk resource strategy

  • Plus, the NDP launches a ‘renewal process’.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 9, 2025
Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson is meeting with his provincial and territorial counterparts in Charlottetown this week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Hodgson to P.E.I. to talk resource strategy

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 9, 2025
  • Plus, the NDP launches a ‘renewal process’.

Hodgson to P.E.I. to talk resource strategy

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 9, 2025
  • Plus, the NDP launches a ‘renewal process’.
Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson is meeting with his provincial and territorial counterparts in Charlottetown this week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Freeland pushes for a win at internal trade summit

  • Plus, Jeglic calls for five changes to federal procurement.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 8, 2025
Minister Chrystia Freeland is taking part in a high-profile meeting on internal trade in Quebec City today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Freeland pushes for a win at internal trade summit

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 8, 2025
  • Plus, Jeglic calls for five changes to federal procurement.

Freeland pushes for a win at internal trade summit

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 8, 2025
  • Plus, Jeglic calls for five changes to federal procurement.
Minister Chrystia Freeland is taking part in a high-profile meeting on internal trade in Quebec City today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Chinese boats get feds in hot water

  • Plus, Ford and Smith sell their ‘pipe’line dream.
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 7, 2025
Chrystia Freelan
Chrystia Freelan
Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland has criticized a decision by BC Ferries to buy vessels made in China. A Commons committee is meeting on that topic today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Chinese boats get feds in hot water

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 7, 2025
  • Plus, Ford and Smith sell their ‘pipe’line dream.

Chinese boats get feds in hot water

Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 7, 2025
  • Plus, Ford and Smith sell their ‘pipe’line dream.
Chrystia Freelan
Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland has criticized a decision by BC Ferries to buy vessels made in China. A Commons committee is meeting on that topic today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Leaders Stampede to Calgary

  • Plus, Environment and Climate Change Canada’s planned expenses slashed in the next two years.
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 4, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney will appear at the Laurier Club Stampede reception in Calgary on July 5. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Leaders Stampede to Calgary

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 4, 2025
  • Plus, Environment and Climate Change Canada’s planned expenses slashed in the next two years.

Leaders Stampede to Calgary

Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 4, 2025
  • Plus, Environment and Climate Change Canada’s planned expenses slashed in the next two years.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will appear at the Laurier Club Stampede reception in Calgary on July 5. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

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