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Newly elected Members of Parliament attend an orientation session put on by House of Commons staff on May 21. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 8, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, pictured with Conservative MP Dalwinder Gill, said that, if elected in a Aug. 18 byelection, he would fight for Alberta, adding that ‘the era of Ottawa telling Alberta to shut up and pay up must come to an end once and for all.’ Photograph courtesy of X
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 8, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 8, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, pictured with Conservative MP Dalwinder Gill, said that, if elected in a Aug. 18 byelection, he would fight for Alberta, adding that ‘the era of Ottawa telling Alberta to shut up and pay up must come to an end once and for all.’ Photograph courtesy of X
List | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | July 3, 2025
Former Liberal cabinet ministers Marc Miller, clockwise from top left, Karina Gould, and Ahmed Hussen are all chairing House committees, as is Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu. Red Chamber chairs include Pierre Dalphond (PSG), Rob Black (CSG), Michael MacDonald (CPC), and Hassan Yussuff (ISG). The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and Jake Wright
List | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | July 3, 2025
List | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | July 3, 2025
Former Liberal cabinet ministers Marc Miller, clockwise from top left, Karina Gould, and Ahmed Hussen are all chairing House committees, as is Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu. Red Chamber chairs include Pierre Dalphond (PSG), Rob Black (CSG), Michael MacDonald (CPC), and Hassan Yussuff (ISG). The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and Jake Wright
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | June 26, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney. In his new book, Andrew Coyne says he tries to show that centralized power is ‘worse here than in other countries.’
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | June 26, 2025
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | June 26, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney. In his new book, Andrew Coyne says he tries to show that centralized power is ‘worse here than in other countries.’
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Women and Gender Equality Minister Rechie Valdez raise the Pride flag on Parliament Hill on June 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | June 11, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Women and Gender Equality Minister Rechie Valdez raise the Pride flag on Parliament Hill on June 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly speaks with reporters on June 4, 2025, following the American president's announcement of plans to double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from all countries, including Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | June 6, 2025
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly speaks with reporters on June 4, 2025, following the American president's announcement of plans to double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from all countries, including Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 7, 2020
Ya'ara Saks and Gary Gladstone confirmed to The Hill Times they are seeking the Liberal nomination in York Centre. The riding has opened up after Michael Levitt's (right) resignation as an MP. Photographs courtesy of Gary Gladstone, Ya'ara Saks and The Hill Times file photograph
News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 7, 2020
News | BY ABBAS RANA | September 7, 2020
Ya'ara Saks and Gary Gladstone confirmed to The Hill Times they are seeking the Liberal nomination in York Centre. The riding has opened up after Michael Levitt's (right) resignation as an MP. Photographs courtesy of Gary Gladstone, Ya'ara Saks and The Hill Times file photograph
News | BY PALAK MANGAT | August 31, 2020
Procurement Minister Anita Anand, pictured on July 21 in West Block, says that so far, vaccine candidates that the government has secured deals for are not produced in Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PALAK MANGAT | August 31, 2020
News | BY PALAK MANGAT | August 31, 2020
Procurement Minister Anita Anand, pictured on July 21 in West Block, says that so far, vaccine candidates that the government has secured deals for are not produced in Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 27, 2020
Public Services and Procurement Minister Anita Anand, pictured briefing media in the West Block on July 21. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 27, 2020
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 27, 2020
Public Services and Procurement Minister Anita Anand, pictured briefing media in the West Block on July 21. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY PALAK MANGAT | June 29, 2020
Last year's Canada Day celebrations on the Hill and Major's Hill Park welcomed packed crowds as a sea of red joined to ring in the country's 152nd birthday. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and physical distancing restrictions, this year's July 1 will look very different from eras past. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY PALAK MANGAT | June 29, 2020
FeatureBY PALAK MANGAT | June 29, 2020
Last year's Canada Day celebrations on the Hill and Major's Hill Park welcomed packed crowds as a sea of red joined to ring in the country's 152nd birthday. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and physical distancing restrictions, this year's July 1 will look very different from eras past. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | June 24, 2020
Black business associations say the federal government has a responsibility to change its procurement practices that shut out Black entrepreneurs. Procurement Minister Anita Anand’s office did not respond to questions about access to procurement for Black businesses, but says the department is modernizing its approach. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | June 24, 2020
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | June 24, 2020
Black business associations say the federal government has a responsibility to change its procurement practices that shut out Black entrepreneurs. Procurement Minister Anita Anand’s office did not respond to questions about access to procurement for Black businesses, but says the department is modernizing its approach. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ALEX SILAS | June 15, 2020
When millions of Canadians and business owners lost their income, the government turned to Canada Revenue Agency staff to deliver the bulk of their financial aid package, writes Alex Silas is the regional executive vice-president for the Public Service Alliance of Canada's National Capital Region. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ALEX SILAS | June 15, 2020
Opinion | BY ALEX SILAS | June 15, 2020
When millions of Canadians and business owners lost their income, the government turned to Canada Revenue Agency staff to deliver the bulk of their financial aid package, writes Alex Silas is the regional executive vice-president for the Public Service Alliance of Canada's National Capital Region. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 10, 2020
The House of Commons Chamber, pictured on June 4 with new TV screens installed on either side of the Speaker's chair to enable the Special Committee on COVID-19 to hold hybrid sittings, with some MPs tuning in virtually. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 10, 2020
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 10, 2020
The House of Commons Chamber, pictured on June 4 with new TV screens installed on either side of the Speaker's chair to enable the Special Committee on COVID-19 to hold hybrid sittings, with some MPs tuning in virtually. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 3, 2020
Public Services and Procurement Minister Anita Anand arrives at the West Block for a press conference on the government's COVID-19 procurement efforts on June 2, during which she announced that the feds have signed a contract with Becton Dickinson Canada for 37-million syringes in anticipation of a vaccine. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 3, 2020
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 3, 2020
Public Services and Procurement Minister Anita Anand arrives at the West Block for a press conference on the government's COVID-19 procurement efforts on June 2, during which she announced that the feds have signed a contract with Becton Dickinson Canada for 37-million syringes in anticipation of a vaccine. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW GRIFFITH | June 1, 2020
Public Service Minister Anita Anand, pictured at West Block, as she discusses the feds' response to COVID-19. The Public Service Commission has reported on an overall increase in non-advertised appointments to 34 per cent of hires in 2017-18 compared to 25 per cent in the previous fiscal year, writes Andrew Griffith. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW GRIFFITH | June 1, 2020
Opinion | BY ANDREW GRIFFITH | June 1, 2020
Public Service Minister Anita Anand, pictured at West Block, as she discusses the feds' response to COVID-19. The Public Service Commission has reported on an overall increase in non-advertised appointments to 34 per cent of hires in 2017-18 compared to 25 per cent in the previous fiscal year, writes Andrew Griffith. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | May 13, 2020
Federal Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion released the latest MP sponsored travel report, showing MPs accepted $229,600 worth of free travel in 2019. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | May 13, 2020
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | May 13, 2020
Federal Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion released the latest MP sponsored travel report, showing MPs accepted $229,600 worth of free travel in 2019. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 6, 2020
From right to left: PSPC Minister Anita Anand, Industry Minister Navdeep Bains, Public Safety Minister Bill Blair, Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos, and Health Minister Patty Hajdu are pictured addressing media in the West Block on March 20. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 6, 2020
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 6, 2020
From right to left: PSPC Minister Anita Anand, Industry Minister Navdeep Bains, Public Safety Minister Bill Blair, Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos, and Health Minister Patty Hajdu are pictured addressing media in the West Block on March 20. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 22, 2020
Finance Minister Bill Morneau, right, and Government House Leader and Quebec Lieutenant Pablo Rodriguez, are pictured at a press conference on COVID-19 on April 11. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 22, 2020
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | April 22, 2020
Finance Minister Bill Morneau, right, and Government House Leader and Quebec Lieutenant Pablo Rodriguez, are pictured at a press conference on COVID-19 on April 11. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade