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Rob Ashton, left, Avi Lewis, and Heather McPherson are three of the four candidates approved so far to run in for NDP leadership, which party members will select at their convention in March 2026. Photographs courtesy of Rob Ashton, X/Avi Lewis, The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | September 18, 2025
Yves-Francois Blanchet
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet told reporters on Sept. 15 that his party would ‘collaborate with anyone who favours Quebec’s interests.’ The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | September 18, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | September 18, 2025
Yves-Francois Blanchet
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet told reporters on Sept. 15 that his party would ‘collaborate with anyone who favours Quebec’s interests.’ The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | September 17, 2025
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks with reporters before the Liberal caucus meeting on Sept. 17, the day after he announced the date of the next budget would be on Nov. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | September 17, 2025
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | September 17, 2025
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks with reporters before the Liberal caucus meeting on Sept. 17, the day after he announced the date of the next budget would be on Nov. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | September 15, 2025
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon holds a press conference in the House of Commons foyer on Sept. 15, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | September 15, 2025
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | September 15, 2025
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon holds a press conference in the House of Commons foyer on Sept. 15, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MARLO GLASS | September 15, 2025
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon briefs reporters on Liberal priorities as Parliament resumes on Sept. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MARLO GLASS | September 15, 2025
News | BY MARLO GLASS | September 15, 2025
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon briefs reporters on Liberal priorities as Parliament resumes on Sept. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KELLY PATRICK | September 15, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, with his party's sole Saskatchewan MP, Buckley Belanger, centre, and Governor General Mary Simon at Rideau Hall on May 13. The Liberals could increase their seat count in provinces like Saskatchewan if they ensure MPs are visible in their communities, writes Kelly Patrick. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY KELLY PATRICK | September 15, 2025
Opinion | BY KELLY PATRICK | September 15, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, with his party's sole Saskatchewan MP, Buckley Belanger, centre, and Governor General Mary Simon at Rideau Hall on May 13. The Liberals could increase their seat count in provinces like Saskatchewan if they ensure MPs are visible in their communities, writes Kelly Patrick. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY PALAK MANGAT | January 8, 2021
Maj. Gen. Dany Fortin, who oversees Ottawa's vaccination distribution plan to provinces and territories, says the feds are trying to 'provide as much visibility as possible' by sharing expected shipments for the rest of this month and February. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PALAK MANGAT | January 8, 2021
News | BY PALAK MANGAT | January 8, 2021
Maj. Gen. Dany Fortin, who oversees Ottawa's vaccination distribution plan to provinces and territories, says the feds are trying to 'provide as much visibility as possible' by sharing expected shipments for the rest of this month and February. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | December 21, 2020
Liberal-turned-Independent MP Yasmin Ratansi, left, resigned from the Liberal caucus in November while facing allegations of conflict of interest and harassment. If the Liberal nomination opens up in Don Valley East, some potential candidates who could enter the contest include, among others, lawyer Paul Saguil, centre, and Ontario Liberal MPP Michael Coteau. The Hill Times file photograph, photographs courtesy of Paul Saguil, and Ontario legislature website
News | BY ABBAS RANA | December 21, 2020
News | BY ABBAS RANA | December 21, 2020
Liberal-turned-Independent MP Yasmin Ratansi, left, resigned from the Liberal caucus in November while facing allegations of conflict of interest and harassment. If the Liberal nomination opens up in Don Valley East, some potential candidates who could enter the contest include, among others, lawyer Paul Saguil, centre, and Ontario Liberal MPP Michael Coteau. The Hill Times file photograph, photographs courtesy of Paul Saguil, and Ontario legislature website
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | December 15, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with reporters Tuesday morning after a visit to the Ottawa Hospital, where he thanked frontline workers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | December 15, 2020
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | December 15, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with reporters Tuesday morning after a visit to the Ottawa Hospital, where he thanked frontline workers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 14, 2020
Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc, pictured during a press conference on the government's COVID-19 response on Oct. 27, 2020. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 14, 2020
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 14, 2020
Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc, pictured during a press conference on the government's COVID-19 response on Oct. 27, 2020. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | November 28, 2020
Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains, pictured on Nov. 7, 2017, at the AIAC conference in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | November 28, 2020
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | November 28, 2020
Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains, pictured on Nov. 7, 2017, at the AIAC conference in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 18, 2020
MP Yasmin Ratansi’s sister was rehired to work as her constituency assistant in 2017—a clear violation of the 2012 rule, and she should be called out, writes Tim Powers, but an overdone course correction is not needed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 18, 2020
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 18, 2020
MP Yasmin Ratansi’s sister was rehired to work as her constituency assistant in 2017—a clear violation of the 2012 rule, and she should be called out, writes Tim Powers, but an overdone course correction is not needed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | November 11, 2020
The National Remembrance Day Ceremony at the War Memorial will have a maximum of 100 attendees as the Canadian Legion is encouraging the thousands of Canadians who typically attend to watch from home. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | November 11, 2020
FeatureBY NEIL MOSS | November 11, 2020
The National Remembrance Day Ceremony at the War Memorial will have a maximum of 100 attendees as the Canadian Legion is encouraging the thousands of Canadians who typically attend to watch from home. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | October 27, 2020
Liberal MPs-elect Marci Ien and Ya'ara Saks will be heading to Ottawa. Their election marks the first time in history that Canada will have 100 female MPs, or represent 30 per cent of the House. Photographs courtesy of Marci Ien and Ya'ara Saks
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | October 27, 2020
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | October 27, 2020
Liberal MPs-elect Marci Ien and Ya'ara Saks will be heading to Ottawa. Their election marks the first time in history that Canada will have 100 female MPs, or represent 30 per cent of the House. Photographs courtesy of Marci Ien and Ya'ara Saks
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 21, 2020
Labour Minister Filomena Tassi is pictured speaking with reporters in the West Block before the pandemic on Jan. 28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 21, 2020
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 21, 2020
Labour Minister Filomena Tassi is pictured speaking with reporters in the West Block before the pandemic on Jan. 28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The House of Commons Chamber, pictured on May 13. The House returns for a new session of the 43rd Parliament and a new Speech from the Throne on Sept. 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The House of Commons Chamber, pictured on May 13. The House returns for a new session of the 43rd Parliament and a new Speech from the Throne on Sept. 23. 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