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Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 16, 2026
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly will deliver a keynote address at an event for the launch of the 10th Ontario Economic Report hosted by the Empire Club of Canada and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Feb. 19, at 11:30 a.m. in Toronto. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 16, 2026
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 16, 2026
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly will deliver a keynote address at an event for the launch of the 10th Ontario Economic Report hosted by the Empire Club of Canada and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Feb. 19, at 11:30 a.m. in Toronto. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 11, 2026
Katie Telford, former chief of staff to then-prime minister Justin Trudeau, will take part in an event at Library and Archives Canada on Feb. 12. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 11, 2026
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 11, 2026
Katie Telford, former chief of staff to then-prime minister Justin Trudeau, will take part in an event at Library and Archives Canada on Feb. 12. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 9, 2026
Irish Ambassador to Canada John Concannon will speak at the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce on Monday, Feb. 9, at 2 p.m. MT a the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 9, 2026
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 9, 2026
Irish Ambassador to Canada John Concannon will speak at the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce on Monday, Feb. 9, at 2 p.m. MT a the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 4, 2026
Governor General Mary Simon will conclude her trip abroad to Norway, Denmark, and Greenland on Feb. 7. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 4, 2026
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 4, 2026
Governor General Mary Simon will conclude her trip abroad to Norway, Denmark, and Greenland on Feb. 7. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 2, 2026
Then-prime minister Stephen Harper, pictured Oct. 16, 2015, at a campaign rally in Fredericton, N.B. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 2, 2026
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | February 2, 2026
Then-prime minister Stephen Harper, pictured Oct. 16, 2015, at a campaign rally in Fredericton, N.B. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 28, 2026
The Conservative Party of Canada will hold its national convention at the Telus Convention Centre in Calgary from Jan. 29-31 where party members will debate policy and vote on Leader Pierre Poilievre's future at the helm. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 28, 2026
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 28, 2026
The Conservative Party of Canada will hold its national convention at the Telus Convention Centre in Calgary from Jan. 29-31 where party members will debate policy and vote on Leader Pierre Poilievre's future at the helm. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 26, 2026
Perfect Books and The Other Hill host an evening with Cory Doctorow, author of 'Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What To Do About It,' featuring a post-lecture book signing and Q&A. Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 7 p.m. ET at allsaints event space, 317 Chapel St., Ottawa. Photograph courtesy of Cory Doctorow
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 26, 2026
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 26, 2026
Perfect Books and The Other Hill host an evening with Cory Doctorow, author of 'Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What To Do About It,' featuring a post-lecture book signing and Q&A. Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 7 p.m. ET at allsaints event space, 317 Chapel St., Ottawa. Photograph courtesy of Cory Doctorow
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 21, 2026
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump. Carleton University professor Laura Macdonald will deliver a hybrid lecture, 'Farewell to Regional Integration? Trump’s Trade Policies and Prospects for the CUSMA Review,' on Jan. 22. White House photograph by Daniel Torok
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 21, 2026
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 21, 2026
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump. Carleton University professor Laura Macdonald will deliver a hybrid lecture, 'Farewell to Regional Integration? Trump’s Trade Policies and Prospects for the CUSMA Review,' on Jan. 22. White House photograph by Daniel Torok
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 19, 2026
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 19, 2026
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 19, 2026
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 14, 2026
Nancy Bélanger
Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger will host a virtual information session to provide an overview of the federal requirements related to lobbying and the new threshold on Jan. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 14, 2026
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 14, 2026
Nancy Bélanger
Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger will host a virtual information session to provide an overview of the federal requirements related to lobbying and the new threshold on Jan. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 12, 2026
The Globe and Mail Ottawa's Ottawa bureau chief Bob Fife and others will be talking about some of the big stories they expect to unfold in 2026 on Jan. 15 at the Empire Club. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of X
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 12, 2026
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | January 12, 2026
The Globe and Mail Ottawa's Ottawa bureau chief Bob Fife and others will be talking about some of the big stories they expect to unfold in 2026 on Jan. 15 at the Empire Club. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of X
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 17, 2025
The House of Commons rose on Dec. 11. MPs will be back in Ottawa on Jan. 26, 2026. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 17, 2025
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 17, 2025
The House of Commons rose on Dec. 11. MPs will be back in Ottawa on Jan. 26, 2026. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 10, 2025
Carlos Leitao
Liberal MP Carlos Leitão, parliamentary secretary to the industry minister, will take part in a French panel discussion on hosted by the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations on Dec. 11. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 10, 2025
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 10, 2025
Carlos Leitao
Liberal MP Carlos Leitão, parliamentary secretary to the industry minister, will take part in a French panel discussion on hosted by the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations on Dec. 11. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 8, 2025
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly will deliver remarks in French and English on 'Strengthening industrial capacity in a changing world,' at a breakfast event hosted by the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations. Thursday, Dec. 18, at 7:45 a.m. ET in Montreal. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 8, 2025
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 8, 2025
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly will deliver remarks in French and English on 'Strengthening industrial capacity in a changing world,' at a breakfast event hosted by the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations. Thursday, Dec. 18, at 7:45 a.m. ET in Montreal. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 3, 2025
Mark Carney, Mark Sutcliffe
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, will take part in a fireside chat with Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe as part of the Mayor's Breakfast on Dec. 8. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 3, 2025
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | December 3, 2025
Mark Carney, Mark Sutcliffe
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, will take part in a fireside chat with Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe as part of the Mayor's Breakfast on Dec. 8. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
NDP leadership candidates Tanille Johnston, left, Avi Lewis, Tony McQuail, Heather McPherson, and Rob Ashton will participate in the first debate in Montreal on Nov. 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
NDP leadership candidates Tanille Johnston, left, Avi Lewis, Tony McQuail, Heather McPherson, and Rob Ashton will participate in the first debate in Montreal on Nov. 27. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Centre for International Governance Innovation hosts a conversation with authors Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson on their provocative new book, Breaking Point: The New Big Shifts Putting Canada at Risk. Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 12 p.m. ET at 67 Erb St. W., Waterloo, Ont. Photographs courtesy Signal Penguin Random House Canada, handout and The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Centre for International Governance Innovation hosts a conversation with authors Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson on their provocative new book, Breaking Point: The New Big Shifts Putting Canada at Risk. Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 12 p.m. ET at 67 Erb St. W., Waterloo, Ont. Photographs courtesy Signal Penguin Random House Canada, handout and The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Gary Anandasangaree
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree will host the G7 Interior and Security Ministers’ Meeting from Friday, Nov. 21, to Sunday, Nov. 23, in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Gary Anandasangaree
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree will host the G7 Interior and Security Ministers’ Meeting from Friday, Nov. 21, to Sunday, Nov. 23, in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Health Minister Marjorie Michel will participate in a panel discussion, 'Thrive: The Economic Case for Investing in Children’s Health in Canada,' hosted by the Canadian Club of Ottawa on Monday, Nov. 17, 12 p.m. ET at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Health Minister Marjorie Michel will participate in a panel discussion, 'Thrive: The Economic Case for Investing in Children’s Health in Canada,' hosted by the Canadian Club of Ottawa on Monday, Nov. 17, 12 p.m. ET at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Michaëlle Jean
An event marking 20 years since Michaëlle Jean was named as the first Black woman to serve as governor general, and celebrating the transformative work of her namesake foundation will take place at the National Gallery on Nov. 12. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Michaëlle Jean
An event marking 20 years since Michaëlle Jean was named as the first Black woman to serve as governor general, and celebrating the transformative work of her namesake foundation will take place at the National Gallery on Nov. 12. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Minister of Emergency Management Eleanor Olszewski will take part in a post-budget breakfast event hosted by the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce on Monday, Nov. 10, at 9 a.m. MT in Edmonton. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Minister of Emergency Management Eleanor Olszewski will take part in a post-budget breakfast event hosted by the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce on Monday, Nov. 10, at 9 a.m. MT in Edmonton. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will take part in a post-budget keynote address and fireside chat hosted by the Economic Club of Canada in Toronto on Nov. 7. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will take part in a post-budget keynote address and fireside chat hosted by the Economic Club of Canada in Toronto on Nov. 7. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne speaks with reporters before the Liberal cabinet meeting in West Block on Oct. 21, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne speaks with reporters before the Liberal cabinet meeting in West Block on Oct. 21, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Theresa Tam
Canada's former chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam will deliver the annual Monique Bégin Lecture at the University of Ottawa on Oct. 30. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Theresa Tam
Canada's former chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam will deliver the annual Monique Bégin Lecture at the University of Ottawa on Oct. 30. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 27, 2025
Michael Wernick, former clerk of the Privy Council and secretary to the federal cabinet, will deliver remarks, 'Beyond Dogma: Rethinking State Capacity to Drive National Productivity,' at the C.D. Howe's Patron Circle Dinner on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 5:30 p.m. ET in Toronto. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 27, 2025
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 27, 2025
Michael Wernick, former clerk of the Privy Council and secretary to the federal cabinet, will deliver remarks, 'Beyond Dogma: Rethinking State Capacity to Drive National Productivity,' at the C.D. Howe's Patron Circle Dinner on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 5:30 p.m. ET in Toronto. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Douglas Roche will receive the Canadian Leadership for Nuclear Disarmament 2025 Distinguished Achievement Award, and speak about 'Creative Dissent: A Politician’s Struggle for Peace,' during an event at the University of Ottawa on Oct. 23. The Hill Times photograph by Marie-Danielle Smith
Douglas Roche will receive the Canadian Leadership for Nuclear Disarmament 2025 Distinguished Achievement Award, and speak about 'Creative Dissent: A Politician’s Struggle for Peace,' during an event at the University of Ottawa on Oct. 23. The Hill Times photograph by Marie-Danielle Smith
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 20, 2025
Auditor General Karen Hogan will deliver six performance reports to the House on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 10 a.m., and will hold a press conference in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building at 12:30 p.m. ET. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 20, 2025
Feature | BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 20, 2025
Auditor General Karen Hogan will deliver six performance reports to the House on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 10 a.m., and will hold a press conference in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building at 12:30 p.m. ET. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
International Trade Minister Mary Ng will join Liberal MP Lisa Hepfner for a fundraising event for the Hamilton Mountain Federal Liberal Association. Tuesday, July 30, at 6 p.m. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
International Trade Minister Mary Ng will join Liberal MP Lisa Hepfner for a fundraising event for the Hamilton Mountain Federal Liberal Association. Tuesday, July 30, at 6 p.m. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
A different kind of race: the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics may offer some political respite when things get going on July 26. Photograph courtesy of Nicolas Michaud/Flickr
A different kind of race: the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics may offer some political respite when things get going on July 26. Photograph courtesy of Nicolas Michaud/Flickr
Governor of the Bank of Canada Tiff Macklem, pictured on the Hill. The Bank of Canada will announce its decision on the target for the overnight rate and publish the Monetary Policy Report. Wednesday, July 24, at 10 a.m. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Governor of the Bank of Canada Tiff Macklem, pictured on the Hill. The Bank of Canada will announce its decision on the target for the overnight rate and publish the Monetary Policy Report. Wednesday, July 24, at 10 a.m. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
International Trade Minister Mary Ng will conclude her participation in the G7 Ministerial Meeting on Trade in Villa San Giovanni and Reggio Calabria, Italy, on Wednesday, July 17. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
International Trade Minister Mary Ng will conclude her participation in the G7 Ministerial Meeting on Trade in Villa San Giovanni and Reggio Calabria, Italy, on Wednesday, July 17. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston, chair of the Council of the Federation, will host the 2024 Summer Meeting of Canada’s Premiers from Monday, July 15, to Wednesday, July 17, at the Westin Nova Scotian in Halifax, N.S. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston, chair of the Council of the Federation, will host the 2024 Summer Meeting of Canada’s Premiers from Monday, July 15, to Wednesday, July 17, at the Westin Nova Scotian in Halifax, N.S. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak is presiding over the AFN's 45th Annual General Assembly on the traditional territory of the Kanien’kehá:ka Nation until July 11. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak is presiding over the AFN's 45th Annual General Assembly on the traditional territory of the Kanien’kehá:ka Nation until July 11. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will join heads of state and government of NATO member countries to discuss key issues facing the Alliance, and provide strategic direction for its activities. Tuesday, July 9, to Thursday, July 11, in Washington, D.C. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will join heads of state and government of NATO member countries to discuss key issues facing the Alliance, and provide strategic direction for its activities. Tuesday, July 9, to Thursday, July 11, in Washington, D.C. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, left, greets Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at a Calgary Stampede event on July 8, 2023. This year’s festivities kick off on July 5. Government of Alberta photograph by Chris Schwarz
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, left, greets Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at a Calgary Stampede event on July 8, 2023. This year’s festivities kick off on July 5. Government of Alberta photograph by Chris Schwarz
Canada Day 2023, Ottawa, Parliament Hill and LeBreton Flats, July 1, 2023, at the evening concert. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Canada Day 2023, Ottawa, Parliament Hill and LeBreton Flats, July 1, 2023, at the evening concert. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Ottawa's downtown core and LeBreton Flats will be the focal point on July 1 as revellers celebrate Canada's 157th birthday. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Ottawa's downtown core and LeBreton Flats will be the focal point on July 1 as revellers celebrate Canada's 157th birthday. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia