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A Christmas house party at Lornado, and jingle-bell rocking the Rainbow Bistro

  • U.S. Ambassador David Cohen hosted his final Christmas party at his official residence, and The 20th Century Boys returned for their annual concert to
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | December 9, 2024
U.S. Ambassador David Cohen, centre, hosts Compass Rose Group's Andrea Sarkic, left; Sally Harris, Conservative Party caucus manager; Conservative MP Stephanie Kusie; and her husband James Kusie, Imperial Oil's vice-president of public and government affairs, at Lornado on Dec. 5. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

A Christmas house party at Lornado, and jingle-bell rocking the Rainbow Bistro

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | December 9, 2024
  • U.S. Ambassador David Cohen hosted his final Christmas party at his official residence, and The 20th Century Boys returned for their annual concert to

A Christmas house party at Lornado, and jingle-bell rocking the Rainbow Bistro

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | December 9, 2024
  • U.S. Ambassador David Cohen hosted his final Christmas party at his official residence, and The 20th Century Boys returned for their annual concert to
U.S. Ambassador David Cohen, centre, hosts Compass Rose Group's Andrea Sarkic, left; Sally Harris, Conservative Party caucus manager; Conservative MP Stephanie Kusie; and her husband James Kusie, Imperial Oil's vice-president of public and government affairs, at Lornado on Dec. 5. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

A big donation for the future of Inuit-led education with ITK and GG Simon, and the Irish paint SJAM green with PMJT

  • Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami recently celebrated the Mastercard Foundation's $50-million gift towards a new university, and the Embassy of Ireland hosted its annual Irish Night
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 28, 2024
Jennifer Brennan, Mastercard Foundation’s senior director of Canada programs, left, and ITK president Natan Obed at the Inuit Nunangat University reception, while Irish Ambassador John Concannon, right, delivers remarks at Irish Night on the Hill in SJAM on Nov. 27. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

A big donation for the future of Inuit-led education with ITK and GG Simon, and the Irish paint SJAM green with PMJT

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 28, 2024
  • Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami recently celebrated the Mastercard Foundation's $50-million gift towards a new university, and the Embassy of Ireland hosted its annual Irish Night

A big donation for the future of Inuit-led education with ITK and GG Simon, and the Irish paint SJAM green with PMJT

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 28, 2024
  • Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami recently celebrated the Mastercard Foundation's $50-million gift towards a new university, and the Embassy of Ireland hosted its annual Irish Night
Jennifer Brennan, Mastercard Foundation’s senior director of Canada programs, left, and ITK president Natan Obed at the Inuit Nunangat University reception, while Irish Ambassador John Concannon, right, delivers remarks at Irish Night on the Hill in SJAM on Nov. 27. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

A bountiful ‘blue farm’ buffet with the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance

  • Industry and First Nations leaders hosted politicos and politicians at SJAM on Nov. 26 to remind them that ‘aquaculture is agriculture.’
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 27, 2024
Cooke Aquaculture's Joel Richardson, left, Merck Animal Health's Stephanie Steeves, National Circle for Indigenous Aquaculture and Food's Chris Mckee, Kitasoo Xai’xais Deputy Chief Isaiah Robinson, and Conservative MP Clifford Small at the 'Aquaculture is Agriculture' reception on Nov. 26. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

A bountiful ‘blue farm’ buffet with the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 27, 2024
  • Industry and First Nations leaders hosted politicos and politicians at SJAM on Nov. 26 to remind them that ‘aquaculture is agriculture.’

A bountiful ‘blue farm’ buffet with the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 27, 2024
  • Industry and First Nations leaders hosted politicos and politicians at SJAM on Nov. 26 to remind them that ‘aquaculture is agriculture.’
Cooke Aquaculture's Joel Richardson, left, Merck Animal Health's Stephanie Steeves, National Circle for Indigenous Aquaculture and Food's Chris Mckee, Kitasoo Xai’xais Deputy Chief Isaiah Robinson, and Conservative MP Clifford Small at the 'Aquaculture is Agriculture' reception on Nov. 26. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

A screeching Shed Party at SJAM

  • The annual Newfoundland and Labrador 'Shed' party returned to Ottawa at the Sir John A. Macdonald Building on Nov. 20.
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 22, 2024
Comedian Mary Walsh, right, joined Rural Economic Development Minister Gudie Hutchings at the annual Shed Party on the Hill on Nov. 20. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

A screeching Shed Party at SJAM

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 22, 2024
  • The annual Newfoundland and Labrador 'Shed' party returned to Ottawa at the Sir John A. Macdonald Building on Nov. 20.

A screeching Shed Party at SJAM

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 22, 2024
  • The annual Newfoundland and Labrador 'Shed' party returned to Ottawa at the Sir John A. Macdonald Building on Nov. 20.
Comedian Mary Walsh, right, joined Rural Economic Development Minister Gudie Hutchings at the annual Shed Party on the Hill on Nov. 20. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Date night, with the Canadian American Business Council

  • The CABC hosted its 30th annual State of the Relationship Gala at the National Gallery of Canada on Nov. 18.
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 19, 2024
Comedian Martin Short, right, joined CABC CEO Beth Burke, at the association’s 30th annual State of the Relationship Gala on Nov. 18 at the National Gallery. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Date night, with the Canadian American Business Council

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 19, 2024
  • The CABC hosted its 30th annual State of the Relationship Gala at the National Gallery of Canada on Nov. 18.

Date night, with the Canadian American Business Council

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 19, 2024
  • The CABC hosted its 30th annual State of the Relationship Gala at the National Gallery of Canada on Nov. 18.
Comedian Martin Short, right, joined CABC CEO Beth Burke, at the association’s 30th annual State of the Relationship Gala on Nov. 18 at the National Gallery. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Pints and presidential punditry at The Met

  • Politico and Earnscliffe Strategies hosted a U.S. election-watch party on Nov. 5 at the Métropolitain Brasserie, featuring trivia, punditry, and special guest U.S. Ambassador
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 6, 2024
Google's Sean Murphy, left, CPAC's Emily Haws, and Politico's Nick Taylor-Vaisey pose between the allegedly 'to scale' cardboard cutouts of the candidates at the U.S. Election watch party at the Métropolitain Brasserie hosted by Politico and Earnscliffe Strategies on Nov. 5. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Pints and presidential punditry at The Met

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 6, 2024
  • Politico and Earnscliffe Strategies hosted a U.S. election-watch party on Nov. 5 at the Métropolitain Brasserie, featuring trivia, punditry, and special guest U.S. Ambassador

Pints and presidential punditry at The Met

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 6, 2024
  • Politico and Earnscliffe Strategies hosted a U.S. election-watch party on Nov. 5 at the Métropolitain Brasserie, featuring trivia, punditry, and special guest U.S. Ambassador
Google's Sean Murphy, left, CPAC's Emily Haws, and Politico's Nick Taylor-Vaisey pose between the allegedly 'to scale' cardboard cutouts of the candidates at the U.S. Election watch party at the Métropolitain Brasserie hosted by Politico and Earnscliffe Strategies on Nov. 5. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

A Halloween farewell to Furuya, and konnichiwa to Kouhei

  • Japanese Ambassador Kanji Yamanouchi hosted a ‘Hello, Goodbye’ party to toast the departure of deputy head of mission Tokuro Furuya, and the arrival of
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 4, 2024
Japanese Ambassador Kanji Yamanouchi, left, his new and departing deputy heads of mission Kouhei Maruyama and Tokuro Furuya, respectively, and International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen at the residence in Rockcliffe Park on Oct. 31. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

A Halloween farewell to Furuya, and konnichiwa to Kouhei

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 4, 2024
  • Japanese Ambassador Kanji Yamanouchi hosted a ‘Hello, Goodbye’ party to toast the departure of deputy head of mission Tokuro Furuya, and the arrival of

A Halloween farewell to Furuya, and konnichiwa to Kouhei

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 4, 2024
  • Japanese Ambassador Kanji Yamanouchi hosted a ‘Hello, Goodbye’ party to toast the departure of deputy head of mission Tokuro Furuya, and the arrival of
Japanese Ambassador Kanji Yamanouchi, left, his new and departing deputy heads of mission Kouhei Maruyama and Tokuro Furuya, respectively, and International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen at the residence in Rockcliffe Park on Oct. 31. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Kirbie’s fledgling Blackbird flock celebrates first half-decade on the Hill

  • Blackbird Strategies founder and CEO Lisa Kirbie celebrated her strategic capital roost's fifth birthday on Oct. 30 at the Métropolitain Brasserie with friends and
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 31, 2024
Blackbird Strategies flock: Riley Wong, left, Annalisa Harris, Dan Pujdak, Naomi Steele, Lisa Kirbie, Aaron O'Quinn, Tom Potter, Olivier Cullen, Cameron Penner, Maddy Eisenberg, and Travis Boissoneau. Blackbird celebrated its 5th anniversary on Oct. 30 at the Métropolitain Brasserie. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster

Kirbie’s fledgling Blackbird flock celebrates first half-decade on the Hill

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 31, 2024
  • Blackbird Strategies founder and CEO Lisa Kirbie celebrated her strategic capital roost's fifth birthday on Oct. 30 at the Métropolitain Brasserie with friends and

Kirbie’s fledgling Blackbird flock celebrates first half-decade on the Hill

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 31, 2024
  • Blackbird Strategies founder and CEO Lisa Kirbie celebrated her strategic capital roost's fifth birthday on Oct. 30 at the Métropolitain Brasserie with friends and
Blackbird Strategies flock: Riley Wong, left, Annalisa Harris, Dan Pujdak, Naomi Steele, Lisa Kirbie, Aaron O'Quinn, Tom Potter, Olivier Cullen, Cameron Penner, Maddy Eisenberg, and Travis Boissoneau. Blackbird celebrated its 5th anniversary on Oct. 30 at the Métropolitain Brasserie. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster

‘Matthew left his heart in Ottawa, and he found it when he came back,’ says Keith Morrison at launch of Matthew Perry Foundation of Canada

  • Family and friends of the late Ottawa-born actor and author celebrated the launch of the Matthew Perry Foundation Canada on Oct. 24 at the
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 26, 2024
Caitlin Morrison, executive director of the Matthew Perry Foundation and his sister speaks at the launch of the foundation's Canada-wing on Oct. 24 at the Westin Hotel in Ottawa.
Caitlin Morrison, executive director of the Matthew Perry Foundation and his sister speaks at the launch of the foundation's Canada-wing on Oct. 24 at the Westin Hotel in Ottawa.
Caitlin Morrison, executive director of the Matthew Perry Foundation Canada and the late actor's sister, speaks at the foundation's launch at the Westin Hotel in Ottawa on Oct. 24. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

‘Matthew left his heart in Ottawa, and he found it when he came back,’ says Keith Morrison at launch of Matthew Perry Foundation of Canada

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 26, 2024
  • Family and friends of the late Ottawa-born actor and author celebrated the launch of the Matthew Perry Foundation Canada on Oct. 24 at the

‘Matthew left his heart in Ottawa, and he found it when he came back,’ says Keith Morrison at launch of Matthew Perry Foundation of Canada

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 26, 2024
  • Family and friends of the late Ottawa-born actor and author celebrated the launch of the Matthew Perry Foundation Canada on Oct. 24 at the
Caitlin Morrison, executive director of the Matthew Perry Foundation and his sister speaks at the launch of the foundation's Canada-wing on Oct. 24 at the Westin Hotel in Ottawa.
Caitlin Morrison, executive director of the Matthew Perry Foundation Canada and the late actor's sister, speaks at the foundation's launch at the Westin Hotel in Ottawa on Oct. 24. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Bipartisan palate cleanser at Parliamentary Centre’s Democracy Awards

  • Former Progressive Conservative prime minister Brian Mulroney and former NDP leader Ed Broadbent were honoured at the annual awards reception on Oct. 23 at
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 24, 2024
Ben Mulroney accepts the 2024 Democracy Award on behalf of his late-father, Brian Mulroney on Oct. 23, at the annual reception hosted by The Parliamentary Centre and the British High Commission.
Ben Mulroney accepts the 2024 Democracy Award on behalf of his late-father, Brian Mulroney on Oct. 23, at the annual reception hosted by The Parliamentary Centre and the British High Commission.
Ben Mulroney accepts the 2024 Democracy Award on behalf of his late-father, Brian Mulroney on Oct. 23, at the annual reception hosted by The Parliamentary Centre and the British High Commission. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Bipartisan palate cleanser at Parliamentary Centre’s Democracy Awards

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 24, 2024
  • Former Progressive Conservative prime minister Brian Mulroney and former NDP leader Ed Broadbent were honoured at the annual awards reception on Oct. 23 at

Bipartisan palate cleanser at Parliamentary Centre’s Democracy Awards

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 24, 2024
  • Former Progressive Conservative prime minister Brian Mulroney and former NDP leader Ed Broadbent were honoured at the annual awards reception on Oct. 23 at
Ben Mulroney accepts the 2024 Democracy Award on behalf of his late-father, Brian Mulroney on Oct. 23, at the annual reception hosted by The Parliamentary Centre and the British High Commission.
Ben Mulroney accepts the 2024 Democracy Award on behalf of his late-father, Brian Mulroney on Oct. 23, at the annual reception hosted by The Parliamentary Centre and the British High Commission. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Hungarian ambassador toasts to whole health and Gabor Maté

  • Gabor Maté was awarded Hungary’s Officer’s Cross by Hungary's ambassador at a reception on Oct. 16.
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 17, 2024
Alan Morissette, left, Gabor Maté, and Georgia Morissette at the Hungarian residence on Oct. 16. The Morisettes are singer and song-writer Alanis Morisette's parents, FYI. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Hungarian ambassador toasts to whole health and Gabor Maté

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 17, 2024
  • Gabor Maté was awarded Hungary’s Officer’s Cross by Hungary's ambassador at a reception on Oct. 16.

Hungarian ambassador toasts to whole health and Gabor Maté

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 17, 2024
  • Gabor Maté was awarded Hungary’s Officer’s Cross by Hungary's ambassador at a reception on Oct. 16.
Alan Morissette, left, Gabor Maté, and Georgia Morissette at the Hungarian residence on Oct. 16. The Morisettes are singer and song-writer Alanis Morisette's parents, FYI. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Parliamentarians compete in friendly slow-cycling challenge at Bike Day event

  • The non-partisan after-party rolled along with an award ceremony and some delectable drinks and nibbles.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 10, 2024
MPs, Senators, diplomats, local leaders, and cycling advocates took part in a slow bike race on Oct. 8. Image courtesy of Vélo Canada Bikes

Parliamentarians compete in friendly slow-cycling challenge at Bike Day event

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 10, 2024
  • The non-partisan after-party rolled along with an award ceremony and some delectable drinks and nibbles.

Parliamentarians compete in friendly slow-cycling challenge at Bike Day event

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 10, 2024
  • The non-partisan after-party rolled along with an award ceremony and some delectable drinks and nibbles.
MPs, Senators, diplomats, local leaders, and cycling advocates took part in a slow bike race on Oct. 8. Image courtesy of Vélo Canada Bikes

A Santis soirée and Taiwan’s 113th birthday at the Château

  • A health-related shmoozefest and a tasty toast to Taiwan bookended a reception triple-header on Oct. 8.
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 10, 2024
Cassandra Almeida, left, staffer with LPC MP Bittle; Santis Health's Peter Cleary; Liberal MP Charles Sousa, and Erika Kujawski, Canadian Dermatology Association at the Santis Health Soiree on Oct. 8 on the Château Laurier's La Terasse. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

A Santis soirée and Taiwan’s 113th birthday at the Château

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 10, 2024
  • A health-related shmoozefest and a tasty toast to Taiwan bookended a reception triple-header on Oct. 8.

A Santis soirée and Taiwan’s 113th birthday at the Château

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 10, 2024
  • A health-related shmoozefest and a tasty toast to Taiwan bookended a reception triple-header on Oct. 8.
Cassandra Almeida, left, staffer with LPC MP Bittle; Santis Health's Peter Cleary; Liberal MP Charles Sousa, and Erika Kujawski, Canadian Dermatology Association at the Santis Health Soiree on Oct. 8 on the Château Laurier's La Terasse. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

High-energy Hispanic Day at SJAM pulls prime minister as special guest

  • Politicos packed the Sir John A Macdonald Building on Oct. 2 to celebrate Hispanic heritage, and northern resource development in a separate reception.
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 4, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau poses for a photo with Thais Castillo, first secretary at the Embassy of Panama, at the Hispanic and Latino Heritage Hill Day reception on Oct. 2 at the Sir John A Macdonald Building. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

High-energy Hispanic Day at SJAM pulls prime minister as special guest

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 4, 2024
  • Politicos packed the Sir John A Macdonald Building on Oct. 2 to celebrate Hispanic heritage, and northern resource development in a separate reception.

High-energy Hispanic Day at SJAM pulls prime minister as special guest

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 4, 2024
  • Politicos packed the Sir John A Macdonald Building on Oct. 2 to celebrate Hispanic heritage, and northern resource development in a separate reception.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau poses for a photo with Thais Castillo, first secretary at the Embassy of Panama, at the Hispanic and Latino Heritage Hill Day reception on Oct. 2 at the Sir John A Macdonald Building. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Cricket, advocacy, and Indian food on offer at Liberal MP Khalid’s Hill event

  • The Canada-Commonwealth cricket match on Sept. 25 brought parties together to support the sport in a friendly game and evening reception.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 1, 2024
Attendees snapped a group photo at a Sept. 25 reception following the cricket match. Justice Minister Arif Virani, Liberal MP Iqra Khalid, Conservative MP Jake Stewart and Bloc Québécois MP Andréanne Larouche were among VIPs spotted at the event. The Hill Times photograph by Riddhi Kachhela

Cricket, advocacy, and Indian food on offer at Liberal MP Khalid’s Hill event

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 1, 2024
  • The Canada-Commonwealth cricket match on Sept. 25 brought parties together to support the sport in a friendly game and evening reception.

Cricket, advocacy, and Indian food on offer at Liberal MP Khalid’s Hill event

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 1, 2024
  • The Canada-Commonwealth cricket match on Sept. 25 brought parties together to support the sport in a friendly game and evening reception.
Attendees snapped a group photo at a Sept. 25 reception following the cricket match. Justice Minister Arif Virani, Liberal MP Iqra Khalid, Conservative MP Jake Stewart and Bloc Québécois MP Andréanne Larouche were among VIPs spotted at the event. The Hill Times photograph by Riddhi Kachhela

Celebrating Canada’s BIONATION at the NAC and Space goes to SJAM

  • Space Canada and BIOTECanada hosted a pair of receptions on Sept 23 and 24.
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | September 26, 2024
Andrew Casey, left, President & CEO, BIOTECanada, and Oliver Technow, right, BIOTECanada Board Chair and CEO, BioVectra Inc. present Christine Ha, CFO, Ventis Therapeutics, with the 'Gold Leaf Award' for most promising company at the BIONATION 2024 reception on Sept. 24 hosted by BIOTECanada at the National Arts Centre.
Andrew Casey, left, President & CEO, BIOTECanada, and Oliver Technow, right, BIOTECanada Board Chair and CEO, BioVectra Inc. present Christine Ha, CFO, Ventis Therapeutics, with the 'Gold Leaf Award' for most promising company at the BIONATION 2024 reception on Sept. 24 hosted by BIOTECanada at the National Arts Centre.
Andrew Casey, left, President and CEO, BIOTECanada, presents Christine Ha, CFO, Ventis Therapeutics, with the 'Gold Leaf Award' for most promising company at the BIONATION 2024 reception on Sept. 24 hosted by BIOTECanada at the National Arts Centre, alongside Oliver Technow, BIOTECanada Board Chair and CEO of BIOVectra Inc. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Celebrating Canada’s BIONATION at the NAC and Space goes to SJAM

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | September 26, 2024
  • Space Canada and BIOTECanada hosted a pair of receptions on Sept 23 and 24.

Celebrating Canada’s BIONATION at the NAC and Space goes to SJAM

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | September 26, 2024
  • Space Canada and BIOTECanada hosted a pair of receptions on Sept 23 and 24.
Andrew Casey, left, President & CEO, BIOTECanada, and Oliver Technow, right, BIOTECanada Board Chair and CEO, BioVectra Inc. present Christine Ha, CFO, Ventis Therapeutics, with the 'Gold Leaf Award' for most promising company at the BIONATION 2024 reception on Sept. 24 hosted by BIOTECanada at the National Arts Centre.
Andrew Casey, left, President and CEO, BIOTECanada, presents Christine Ha, CFO, Ventis Therapeutics, with the 'Gold Leaf Award' for most promising company at the BIONATION 2024 reception on Sept. 24 hosted by BIOTECanada at the National Arts Centre, alongside Oliver Technow, BIOTECanada Board Chair and CEO of BIOVectra Inc. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Parliamentary people pack The Met for a double-feature Rat Pack birthday and iPolitics’ Housewarming shindig

  • The return of Parliament means the return of the Hill's social scene which kicked off with a party for Don Boudria on Sept. 16,
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | September 23, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, chats with Don Boudria at the former MP-turned-lobbyist's birthday reception on Sept. 16. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Parliamentary people pack The Met for a double-feature Rat Pack birthday and iPolitics’ Housewarming shindig

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | September 23, 2024
  • The return of Parliament means the return of the Hill's social scene which kicked off with a party for Don Boudria on Sept. 16,

Parliamentary people pack The Met for a double-feature Rat Pack birthday and iPolitics’ Housewarming shindig

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | September 23, 2024
  • The return of Parliament means the return of the Hill's social scene which kicked off with a party for Don Boudria on Sept. 16,
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, chats with Don Boudria at the former MP-turned-lobbyist's birthday reception on Sept. 16. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Party people come out of the woodwork at the NAC

  • The National Arts Centre was abuzz on Sept. 19 with receptions by the Forest Producers Association of Canada, Financial Management Institute of Canada, The
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | September 20, 2024
Laura Peck, left, Rosemary Thompson, Global Public Affairs' Hannah Thibedeau, and Barry McLoughlin at the Forest Producer's Association national policy conference and parliamentary reception on Sept. 19 at the National Arts Centre.
Laura Peck, left, Rosemary Thompson, Global Public Affairs' Hannah Thibedeau, and Barry McLoughlin at the Forest Producer's Association national policy conference and parliamentary reception on Sept. 19 at the National Arts Centre.
Laura Peck, left, Rosemary Thompson, Global Public Affairs' Hannah Thibedeau, and Barry McLoughlin at the Forest Products Association conference and parliamentary reception on Sept. 19. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Party people come out of the woodwork at the NAC

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | September 20, 2024
  • The National Arts Centre was abuzz on Sept. 19 with receptions by the Forest Producers Association of Canada, Financial Management Institute of Canada, The

Party people come out of the woodwork at the NAC

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | September 20, 2024
  • The National Arts Centre was abuzz on Sept. 19 with receptions by the Forest Producers Association of Canada, Financial Management Institute of Canada, The
Laura Peck, left, Rosemary Thompson, Global Public Affairs' Hannah Thibedeau, and Barry McLoughlin at the Forest Producer's Association national policy conference and parliamentary reception on Sept. 19 at the National Arts Centre.
Laura Peck, left, Rosemary Thompson, Global Public Affairs' Hannah Thibedeau, and Barry McLoughlin at the Forest Products Association conference and parliamentary reception on Sept. 19. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

A low-key party in the Speaker’s Garden, and Round Two at The Mét

  • The 'back to school' parties on Parliament Hill featured a double booking for Party Central, and plenty of politico sightings.
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | September 18, 2024
The National Observer's Natasha Bulowski, left, the Canadian Press' Alessia Passafiume, the Toronto Star's Joy SpearChief-Morris, and the National Observer's Matteo Cimellaro and John Woodside at the Earnscliffe and iPolitics' annual Housewarming party on Sept. 17. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

A low-key party in the Speaker’s Garden, and Round Two at The Mét

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | September 18, 2024
  • The 'back to school' parties on Parliament Hill featured a double booking for Party Central, and plenty of politico sightings.

A low-key party in the Speaker’s Garden, and Round Two at The Mét

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | September 18, 2024
  • The 'back to school' parties on Parliament Hill featured a double booking for Party Central, and plenty of politico sightings.
The National Observer's Natasha Bulowski, left, the Canadian Press' Alessia Passafiume, the Toronto Star's Joy SpearChief-Morris, and the National Observer's Matteo Cimellaro and John Woodside at the Earnscliffe and iPolitics' annual Housewarming party on Sept. 17. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Chrétien-era minister Don Boudria celebrates 40-50-75 at The Mét

  • The Chrétien-era cabinet minister-turned lobbyist celebrated his 75th birthday, a 50-year career in politics, and the 40th anniversary of his first election to Parliament
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | September 17, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, chats with Don Boudria at the former MP-turned-lobbyist's birthday reception on Sept. 16. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Chrétien-era minister Don Boudria celebrates 40-50-75 at The Mét

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | September 17, 2024
  • The Chrétien-era cabinet minister-turned lobbyist celebrated his 75th birthday, a 50-year career in politics, and the 40th anniversary of his first election to Parliament

Chrétien-era minister Don Boudria celebrates 40-50-75 at The Mét

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | September 17, 2024
  • The Chrétien-era cabinet minister-turned lobbyist celebrated his 75th birthday, a 50-year career in politics, and the 40th anniversary of his first election to Parliament
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, chats with Don Boudria at the former MP-turned-lobbyist's birthday reception on Sept. 16. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Post-Summer Fête at the Met raises $6,000 for Shepherds of Good Hope

  • 3Sixty Public Affairs hosted its annual post-summer fundraiser at the Métropolitain Brasserie on Sept. 4.
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | September 5, 2024
Liberal MP Yasir Naqvi, left, Russell Williams, senior vice president of mission at Diabetes Canada; Shepherds of Good Hope’s CEO David Gourlay, and Liberal MP Mona Fortier stopped by 3Sixty Public Affairs’ 'post-summer fête' and fundraiser at the Métropolitain Brasserie on Sept. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Post-Summer Fête at the Met raises $6,000 for Shepherds of Good Hope

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | September 5, 2024
  • 3Sixty Public Affairs hosted its annual post-summer fundraiser at the Métropolitain Brasserie on Sept. 4.

Post-Summer Fête at the Met raises $6,000 for Shepherds of Good Hope

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | September 5, 2024
  • 3Sixty Public Affairs hosted its annual post-summer fundraiser at the Métropolitain Brasserie on Sept. 4.
Liberal MP Yasir Naqvi, left, Russell Williams, senior vice president of mission at Diabetes Canada; Shepherds of Good Hope’s CEO David Gourlay, and Liberal MP Mona Fortier stopped by 3Sixty Public Affairs’ 'post-summer fête' and fundraiser at the Métropolitain Brasserie on Sept. 4. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Original Ganderites layover in Ottawa for NAC’s Come From Away premiere

  • The award-winning Broadway musical is back in town with an all-Canuck cast until Sept. 1 at the National Arts Centre.
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | August 23, 2024
The cast of the Ottawa company of Come From Away on opening night at the National Arts Centre on Aug. 22. Photograph by Matthew Murphy, courtesy of the NAC

Original Ganderites layover in Ottawa for NAC’s Come From Away premiere

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | August 23, 2024
  • The award-winning Broadway musical is back in town with an all-Canuck cast until Sept. 1 at the National Arts Centre.

Original Ganderites layover in Ottawa for NAC’s Come From Away premiere

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | August 23, 2024
  • The award-winning Broadway musical is back in town with an all-Canuck cast until Sept. 1 at the National Arts Centre.
The cast of the Ottawa company of Come From Away on opening night at the National Arts Centre on Aug. 22. Photograph by Matthew Murphy, courtesy of the NAC

Diplomats and politicos celebrate Hungary’s EU presidency

  • The ambassador of Hungary hosted a pre-inaugural reception at the Ottawa Art Gallery on June 27.
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | July 3, 2024
House Speaker Greg Fergus, left, and Hungary's Ambassador Maria Vass-Salazar at a reception just days prior to her country's tenure helming the presidency of the European Union. on June 27 at the Ottawa Art Gallery. Photograph by Sam Garcia, courtesy of the Embassy of Hungary

Diplomats and politicos celebrate Hungary’s EU presidency

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | July 3, 2024
  • The ambassador of Hungary hosted a pre-inaugural reception at the Ottawa Art Gallery on June 27.

Diplomats and politicos celebrate Hungary’s EU presidency

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | July 3, 2024
  • The ambassador of Hungary hosted a pre-inaugural reception at the Ottawa Art Gallery on June 27.
House Speaker Greg Fergus, left, and Hungary's Ambassador Maria Vass-Salazar at a reception just days prior to her country's tenure helming the presidency of the European Union. on June 27 at the Ottawa Art Gallery. Photograph by Sam Garcia, courtesy of the Embassy of Hungary

Grrr-rit’s Walnut, Tabasco the Tabby, and Bernard the Duck named 2024’s ‘Cutest Pets on Parliament Hill’

  • Politicos, staffers, and four-legged friends flock to Métropolitain Brasserie for the Canadian Animal Health Institute’s sophomore awards reception.
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 12, 2024
Fertilizer Canada's Matthew Don Trapp, left, and Emma Trapp with their pugs Max and Otis; Eliza Madeanu, a House of Commons communications advisor, with her husband and their dog Stella, and David Burkholder, special advisor to International Trade Minister Mary Ng, with his cat Justin at CAHI's 2024 Cutest Pets on the Hill Awards on June 11. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster

Grrr-rit’s Walnut, Tabasco the Tabby, and Bernard the Duck named 2024’s ‘Cutest Pets on Parliament Hill’

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 12, 2024
  • Politicos, staffers, and four-legged friends flock to Métropolitain Brasserie for the Canadian Animal Health Institute’s sophomore awards reception.

Grrr-rit’s Walnut, Tabasco the Tabby, and Bernard the Duck named 2024’s ‘Cutest Pets on Parliament Hill’

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 12, 2024
  • Politicos, staffers, and four-legged friends flock to Métropolitain Brasserie for the Canadian Animal Health Institute’s sophomore awards reception.
Fertilizer Canada's Matthew Don Trapp, left, and Emma Trapp with their pugs Max and Otis; Eliza Madeanu, a House of Commons communications advisor, with her husband and their dog Stella, and David Burkholder, special advisor to International Trade Minister Mary Ng, with his cat Justin at CAHI's 2024 Cutest Pets on the Hill Awards on June 11. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster

The ‘Godfather’ of Canadian hip hop and a Godspell reunion take over the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards

  • The annual Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards was a swanky way to recognize lifetime achievement and volunteerism in Canada's performing arts scene, and celebrate
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 10, 2024
Whit Fraser, left; Stephen Lee; his sons Shepherd and Sterling Brueggerosman; Governor General Mary Simon; and 2024 Laureate Measha Brueggergosman-Lee at the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards on June 8 at the National Arts Centre. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

The ‘Godfather’ of Canadian hip hop and a Godspell reunion take over the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 10, 2024
  • The annual Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards was a swanky way to recognize lifetime achievement and volunteerism in Canada's performing arts scene, and celebrate

The ‘Godfather’ of Canadian hip hop and a Godspell reunion take over the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 10, 2024
  • The annual Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards was a swanky way to recognize lifetime achievement and volunteerism in Canada's performing arts scene, and celebrate
Whit Fraser, left; Stephen Lee; his sons Shepherd and Sterling Brueggerosman; Governor General Mary Simon; and 2024 Laureate Measha Brueggergosman-Lee at the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards on June 8 at the National Arts Centre. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

The Prince and the Maher at The Met

  • Veteran journalist and author Stephen Maher celebrated the launch of his new book The Prince: The Turbulent Reign of Justin Trudeau with a book
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 5, 2024
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, left, and iPolitics' publisher Laura Pennell with their copies of Stephen Maher's new book at the launch and signing at the Métropolitain Brasserie on June 4. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

The Prince and the Maher at The Met

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 5, 2024
  • Veteran journalist and author Stephen Maher celebrated the launch of his new book The Prince: The Turbulent Reign of Justin Trudeau with a book

The Prince and the Maher at The Met

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 5, 2024
  • Veteran journalist and author Stephen Maher celebrated the launch of his new book The Prince: The Turbulent Reign of Justin Trudeau with a book
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, left, and iPolitics' publisher Laura Pennell with their copies of Stephen Maher's new book at the launch and signing at the Métropolitain Brasserie on June 4. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Hill media flock to Trudeau’s garden and the trivial pursuit of Politico’s glory at The Mét

  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invited press gallery reporters, cabinet ministers, and staffers to Rideau Cottage on June 3 for the annual Media Garden Party,
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 4, 2024
International Trade Minister Mary Ng, top left, CTV's Vassy Kapelos, the PMO's Supriya Dwivedi and Katie Telford at the Prime Minister's Media Garden Party, and the CPAC Brainiacs' Gabe Counsil, bottom left, Noah Richardson, Cameron Ryan, Andrew Thomson, and Glenn McInnis hoist the Politico Trivia Cup at the Métropolitain Brasserie. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Hill media flock to Trudeau’s garden and the trivial pursuit of Politico’s glory at The Mét

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 4, 2024
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invited press gallery reporters, cabinet ministers, and staffers to Rideau Cottage on June 3 for the annual Media Garden Party,

Hill media flock to Trudeau’s garden and the trivial pursuit of Politico’s glory at The Mét

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 4, 2024
  • Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invited press gallery reporters, cabinet ministers, and staffers to Rideau Cottage on June 3 for the annual Media Garden Party,
International Trade Minister Mary Ng, top left, CTV's Vassy Kapelos, the PMO's Supriya Dwivedi and Katie Telford at the Prime Minister's Media Garden Party, and the CPAC Brainiacs' Gabe Counsil, bottom left, Noah Richardson, Cameron Ryan, Andrew Thomson, and Glenn McInnis hoist the Politico Trivia Cup at the Métropolitain Brasserie. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
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Rocking on the Ottawa River

  • Politicos, philanthropists, and Ottawa River enthusiasts raised more than $300,000 at the 11th annual Ottawa Riverkeeper Gala on May 29.
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 30, 2024
Ottawa Riverkeeper and CEO Laura Reinsborough, centre, and Mark Carney, former governor of the Bank of Canada, present Jill Heinerth, a polar explorer and underwater cave diver, with her 2024 honorary Riverkeeper paddle at the 11th annual Ottawa Riverkeeper gala at the National Capital Commission's Ottawa River House in Rockcliffe Park on May 29. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Rocking on the Ottawa River

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 30, 2024
  • Politicos, philanthropists, and Ottawa River enthusiasts raised more than $300,000 at the 11th annual Ottawa Riverkeeper Gala on May 29.

Rocking on the Ottawa River

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 30, 2024
  • Politicos, philanthropists, and Ottawa River enthusiasts raised more than $300,000 at the 11th annual Ottawa Riverkeeper Gala on May 29.
Ottawa Riverkeeper and CEO Laura Reinsborough, centre, and Mark Carney, former governor of the Bank of Canada, present Jill Heinerth, a polar explorer and underwater cave diver, with her 2024 honorary Riverkeeper paddle at the 11th annual Ottawa Riverkeeper gala at the National Capital Commission's Ottawa River House in Rockcliffe Park on May 29. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Boats and politicos on the Rideau Canal

  • The National Marine Manufacturers Association hosted a Hill Day reception at the National Arts Centre’s canal-side patio.
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 29, 2024
Liberal MP Vance Badawey, left, Marie-France MacKinnon, executive director of the National Marine Manufacturers Association, and Conservative MP Blaine Calkins at the NMMA's reception on May 28. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Boats and politicos on the Rideau Canal

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 29, 2024
  • The National Marine Manufacturers Association hosted a Hill Day reception at the National Arts Centre’s canal-side patio.

Boats and politicos on the Rideau Canal

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 29, 2024
  • The National Marine Manufacturers Association hosted a Hill Day reception at the National Arts Centre’s canal-side patio.
Liberal MP Vance Badawey, left, Marie-France MacKinnon, executive director of the National Marine Manufacturers Association, and Conservative MP Blaine Calkins at the NMMA's reception on May 28. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

SOCAN singing in the rain

  • SOCAN and Proof Strategies' Hill reception returned to the East Block courtyard on May 9 with performances by Ron Sexsmith, William Prince, and Les
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 23, 2024
Multi-Félix award winning Les Soeurs Boulay–Mélanie, left, and Stéphanie, right–were singing in the rain at the SOCAN on the Hill reception on May 22, sharing the East Block courtyard stage with JUNO award winning William Prince and Ron Sexsmith. Photograph courtesy of Cynthia Münster

SOCAN singing in the rain

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 23, 2024
  • SOCAN and Proof Strategies' Hill reception returned to the East Block courtyard on May 9 with performances by Ron Sexsmith, William Prince, and Les

SOCAN singing in the rain

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 23, 2024
  • SOCAN and Proof Strategies' Hill reception returned to the East Block courtyard on May 9 with performances by Ron Sexsmith, William Prince, and Les
Multi-Félix award winning Les Soeurs Boulay–Mélanie, left, and Stéphanie, right–were singing in the rain at the SOCAN on the Hill reception on May 22, sharing the East Block courtyard stage with JUNO award winning William Prince and Ron Sexsmith. Photograph courtesy of Cynthia Münster

Women On Site claim their space at old boys’ Rideau Club

  • Women and Gender Minister Marci Ien celebrated Build a Dream’s 10 years of supporting women in the trades with a $900,000 anniversary gift.
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 15, 2024
Women and Gender Equality Minister Marci Ien, left, Nour Hachem, Build a Dream's president and founder, and Liberal MP Chris Bittle, at the Rideau Club on May 9. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Women On Site claim their space at old boys’ Rideau Club

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 15, 2024
  • Women and Gender Minister Marci Ien celebrated Build a Dream’s 10 years of supporting women in the trades with a $900,000 anniversary gift.

Women On Site claim their space at old boys’ Rideau Club

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 15, 2024
  • Women and Gender Minister Marci Ien celebrated Build a Dream’s 10 years of supporting women in the trades with a $900,000 anniversary gift.
Women and Gender Equality Minister Marci Ien, left, Nour Hachem, Build a Dream's president and founder, and Liberal MP Chris Bittle, at the Rideau Club on May 9. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

20th Century Boys rock into spring at the Rainbow Bistro

  • Party Central ditched the suit and tie in favour of blue dancing shoes for the 20th Century Boys' annual Spring Dance Party on May
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 10, 2024
The 20th Century Boys kept the crowd on their feet until nearly midnight at their annual Spring Dance Party on May 9 at the Rainbow Bistro. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

20th Century Boys rock into spring at the Rainbow Bistro

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 10, 2024
  • Party Central ditched the suit and tie in favour of blue dancing shoes for the 20th Century Boys' annual Spring Dance Party on May

20th Century Boys rock into spring at the Rainbow Bistro

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 10, 2024
  • Party Central ditched the suit and tie in favour of blue dancing shoes for the 20th Century Boys' annual Spring Dance Party on May
The 20th Century Boys kept the crowd on their feet until nearly midnight at their annual Spring Dance Party on May 9 at the Rainbow Bistro. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Politics and the Pen gets heated, but don’t blame Fire Weather

  • This year's Politics and the Pen gala raised $530,000 for the Writers' Trust of Canada, and awarded the $25,000 Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 8, 2024
Journalist John Vaillant accepts the 2024 Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for his book Fire Weather: The Making of the Beast at the 2024 Writers' Trust Politics and the Pen gala at the Château Laurier on May 7. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Politics and the Pen gets heated, but don’t blame Fire Weather

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 8, 2024
  • This year's Politics and the Pen gala raised $530,000 for the Writers' Trust of Canada, and awarded the $25,000 Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political

Politics and the Pen gets heated, but don’t blame Fire Weather

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 8, 2024
  • This year's Politics and the Pen gala raised $530,000 for the Writers' Trust of Canada, and awarded the $25,000 Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political
Journalist John Vaillant accepts the 2024 Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for his book Fire Weather: The Making of the Beast at the 2024 Writers' Trust Politics and the Pen gala at the Château Laurier on May 7. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Doolittle wins big at the Press Freedom Awards

  • World Press Freedom Canada hosted its annual luncheon on May 2 at the National Arts Centre, and an exclusive pre-reception the day before at
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 3, 2024
Margaret Sullivan, The Guardian U.S. columnist, left, and The Globe and Mail’s Robyn Doolittle, winner of this year’s World Press Freedom Canada career achievement award, at the WPFC awards luncheon at the National Arts Centre on May 1. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Doolittle wins big at the Press Freedom Awards

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 3, 2024
  • World Press Freedom Canada hosted its annual luncheon on May 2 at the National Arts Centre, and an exclusive pre-reception the day before at

Doolittle wins big at the Press Freedom Awards

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 3, 2024
  • World Press Freedom Canada hosted its annual luncheon on May 2 at the National Arts Centre, and an exclusive pre-reception the day before at
Margaret Sullivan, The Guardian U.S. columnist, left, and The Globe and Mail’s Robyn Doolittle, winner of this year’s World Press Freedom Canada career achievement award, at the WPFC awards luncheon at the National Arts Centre on May 1. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Parliamentarians and politicos play dress up at CMPA wrap party

  • The Canadian Media Producers Association hosted its post-lobby day reception at the Château Laurier on April 30. It was fun.
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 1, 2024
CMPA President and CEO Reynolds Mastin, left, and Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge, right, pose with Paw Patrol's Officer Chase at the Canadian Media Producers Hill Day reception at the Château Laurier on April 30. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Parliamentarians and politicos play dress up at CMPA wrap party

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 1, 2024
  • The Canadian Media Producers Association hosted its post-lobby day reception at the Château Laurier on April 30. It was fun.

Parliamentarians and politicos play dress up at CMPA wrap party

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 1, 2024
  • The Canadian Media Producers Association hosted its post-lobby day reception at the Château Laurier on April 30. It was fun.
CMPA President and CEO Reynolds Mastin, left, and Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge, right, pose with Paw Patrol's Officer Chase at the Canadian Media Producers Hill Day reception at the Château Laurier on April 30. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Politicians, press, and politicos pack The Mét for post-budget pints

  • iPolitics and Earnscliffe hosted their annual post-budget day bash at the Métropolitain Brasserie on April 16, and it was fun.
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | April 17, 2024
City News’ Glen McGregor, left, freelance journalist Teresa Wright, and Marco Vigliotti, editor-in-chief for iPolitics Canada, at the post-budget reception hosted by iPolitics and Earnscliffe Strategies at the Métropolitain Brasserie on April 16. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Politicians, press, and politicos pack The Mét for post-budget pints

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | April 17, 2024
  • iPolitics and Earnscliffe hosted their annual post-budget day bash at the Métropolitain Brasserie on April 16, and it was fun.

Politicians, press, and politicos pack The Mét for post-budget pints

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | April 17, 2024
  • iPolitics and Earnscliffe hosted their annual post-budget day bash at the Métropolitain Brasserie on April 16, and it was fun.
City News’ Glen McGregor, left, freelance journalist Teresa Wright, and Marco Vigliotti, editor-in-chief for iPolitics Canada, at the post-budget reception hosted by iPolitics and Earnscliffe Strategies at the Métropolitain Brasserie on April 16. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

It could be the end of the world, but the journos looked fine at the 2024 Press Gallery Dinner

  • Independent journalist Paul Wells received the 2024 Charles Lynch Award, and the giant novelty cheque was awarded to La Fondation Donatien-Frémont.
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | April 15, 2024
StrategyCorp's Lisa Samson, left, Charles Lynch awardee Paul Wells, and Treasury Board President Anita Anand at the 2024 Parliamentary Press Gallery Dinner at the Sir John A. Macdonald Building on April 13. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

It could be the end of the world, but the journos looked fine at the 2024 Press Gallery Dinner

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | April 15, 2024
  • Independent journalist Paul Wells received the 2024 Charles Lynch Award, and the giant novelty cheque was awarded to La Fondation Donatien-Frémont.

It could be the end of the world, but the journos looked fine at the 2024 Press Gallery Dinner

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | April 15, 2024
  • Independent journalist Paul Wells received the 2024 Charles Lynch Award, and the giant novelty cheque was awarded to La Fondation Donatien-Frémont.
StrategyCorp's Lisa Samson, left, Charles Lynch awardee Paul Wells, and Treasury Board President Anita Anand at the 2024 Parliamentary Press Gallery Dinner at the Sir John A. Macdonald Building on April 13. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

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