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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 NEIL MOSS | January 27, 2022
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured announcing Canada's assistance package to Ukraine in the West Block on Jan. 26, says Canada's motivated towards 'de-escalation and a diplomatic solution.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | January 27, 2022
News | BY NEIL MOSS | January 27, 2022
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured announcing Canada's assistance package to Ukraine in the West Block on Jan. 26, says Canada's motivated towards 'de-escalation and a diplomatic solution.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MATTHEW HORWOOD | December 27, 2021
News | BY MATTHEW HORWOOD | December 27, 2021
News | BY MATTHEW HORWOOD | December 27, 2021
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | December 20, 2021
Defence Minister Anita Anand, who was previously the public services and procurement minister prior to the September election, was named the most valuable politician, according to The Hill Times' 23rd Annual All Politics Poll. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau finished second on the list, followed by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | December 20, 2021
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | December 20, 2021
Defence Minister Anita Anand, who was previously the public services and procurement minister prior to the September election, was named the most valuable politician, according to The Hill Times' 23rd Annual All Politics Poll. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau finished second on the list, followed by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID PRATT | December 17, 2021
Canada needs to match our words with action. The mandate letters for Defence Minister Anita Anand and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly will set the tone, but the prime minister must lead the charge, writes David Pratt. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID PRATT | December 17, 2021
Opinion | BY DAVID PRATT | December 17, 2021
Canada needs to match our words with action. The mandate letters for Defence Minister Anita Anand and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly will set the tone, but the prime minister must lead the charge, writes David Pratt. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | December 15, 2021
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured during a press conference on Dec. 13. The prime minister trotted out National Defence Minister Anita Anand like a show pony to give an apology for something in which he is implicated, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | December 15, 2021
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | December 15, 2021
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured during a press conference on Dec. 13. The prime minister trotted out National Defence Minister Anita Anand like a show pony to give an apology for something in which he is implicated, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | November 15, 2021
Defence Minister Anita Anand, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, Treasury Board President Mona Fortier, Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, and Families Minister Karina Gould. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | November 15, 2021
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | November 15, 2021
Defence Minister Anita Anand, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, Treasury Board President Mona Fortier, Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, and Families Minister Karina Gould. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Once again, Trudeau has banked on the diversity of his team, but has upped the ante by shuffling women into particularly coveted roles. Mélanie Joly, right, becomes minister of foreign affairs and Anita Anand is entrusted with the post of minister of defence. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Once again, Trudeau has banked on the diversity of his team, but has upped the ante by shuffling women into particularly coveted roles. Mélanie Joly, right, becomes minister of foreign affairs and Anita Anand is entrusted with the post of minister of defence. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | November 8, 2021
Opinion | November 8, 2021
Opinion | November 8, 2021
Opinion | BY JACQUIE LAROCQUE | October 29, 2021
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured during a media availability after the swearing in of his cabinet for the 44th Parliament in the Sir John A. Macdonald building in Ottawa on Oct. 26, 2021. To the prime minister’s credit, every one of his cabinets since has remained gender-balanced, writes Jacquie LaRocque. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JACQUIE LAROCQUE | October 29, 2021
Opinion | BY JACQUIE LAROCQUE | October 29, 2021
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured during a media availability after the swearing in of his cabinet for the 44th Parliament in the Sir John A. Macdonald building in Ottawa on Oct. 26, 2021. To the prime minister’s credit, every one of his cabinets since has remained gender-balanced, writes Jacquie LaRocque. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MATT HORWOOD | October 28, 2021
News | BY MATT HORWOOD | October 28, 2021
News | BY MATT HORWOOD | October 28, 2021
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 27, 2021
Finance Minister and Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland, left, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, and Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault are the big winners in this new cabinet, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 27, 2021
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | October 27, 2021
Finance Minister and Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland, left, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, and Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault are the big winners in this new cabinet, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | October 27, 2021
Clockwise from top left: New Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault, and National Defence Minister Anita Anand will be under a bright spotlight and heavy scrutiny in their new cabinet positions. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | October 27, 2021
News | BY NEIL MOSS | October 27, 2021
Clockwise from top left: New Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault, and National Defence Minister Anita Anand will be under a bright spotlight and heavy scrutiny in their new cabinet positions. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade