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FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 2, 2025
Veteran journalist Kevin Newman, left, The Hill Times' Leslie Dickson, and Pendulum Group's Heather Bakken at World Press Freedom Canada's awards luncheon on May 1 at the National Arts Centre. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 2, 2025
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 2, 2025
Veteran journalist Kevin Newman, left, The Hill Times' Leslie Dickson, and Pendulum Group's Heather Bakken at World Press Freedom Canada's awards luncheon on May 1 at the National Arts Centre. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | February 13, 2025
Supreme Court Chief Justice Richard Wagner, left, House Speaker Greg Fergus, and Japan's Ambassador to Canada Kanji Yamanouchi in a sake toast to his country's national day and to wish Emperor Naruhito a Happy 65th Birthday on Feb. 11 at the Château Laurier. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | February 13, 2025
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | February 13, 2025
Supreme Court Chief Justice Richard Wagner, left, House Speaker Greg Fergus, and Japan's Ambassador to Canada Kanji Yamanouchi in a sake toast to his country's national day and to wish Emperor Naruhito a Happy 65th Birthday on Feb. 11 at the Château Laurier. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | February 6, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined the Lunar New Year Celebrations on Feb. 4, right, at the Sir John A Macdonald Building, followed by the Government of Canada's 2025 Black History Month reception on Feb. 5, at the Museum of History. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | February 6, 2025
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | February 6, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined the Lunar New Year Celebrations on Feb. 4, right, at the Sir John A Macdonald Building, followed by the Government of Canada's 2025 Black History Month reception on Feb. 5, at the Museum of History. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | February 3, 2025
Blink49 CEO John Morayniss speaks at the CMPA's Prime Time Conference 30th anniversary reception at the Westin Hotel on Jan. 30. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | February 3, 2025
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | February 3, 2025
Blink49 CEO John Morayniss speaks at the CMPA's Prime Time Conference 30th anniversary reception at the Westin Hotel on Jan. 30. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | January 27, 2025
Dance For Her—whose organizing team partially includes Bobby Sutherland, left, Greg MacEachern, Heather Bakken, and George Wamala—got down at the Métropolitain Brasserie on Jan. 23. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | January 27, 2025
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | January 27, 2025
Dance For Her—whose organizing team partially includes Bobby Sutherland, left, Greg MacEachern, Heather Bakken, and George Wamala—got down at the Métropolitain Brasserie on Jan. 23. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | December 18, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks at the Liberal National Caucus holiday party on Dec. 17, at the Rogers Centre. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | December 18, 2024
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | December 18, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks at the Liberal National Caucus holiday party on Dec. 17, at the Rogers Centre. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | December 9, 2024
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
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
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 28, 2024
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
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
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 27, 2024
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
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
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 22, 2024
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
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
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 19, 2024
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
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
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 6, 2024
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
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
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 4, 2024
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
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
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 31, 2024
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
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 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
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 26, 2024
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 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
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. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 24, 2024
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. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
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
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 17, 2024
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
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
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 10, 2024
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
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
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 10, 2024
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
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
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 4, 2024
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
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
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 1, 2024
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
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 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
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | September 26, 2024
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 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
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
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | September 23, 2024
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
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 Products Association conference and parliamentary reception on Sept. 19. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | September 20, 2024
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 Products Association conference and parliamentary reception on Sept. 19. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
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
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | September 18, 2024
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
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
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | September 17, 2024
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
FeatureBY RACHEL AIELLO | November 7, 2016
The Hill Times Photo by Jake Wright
FeatureBY RACHEL AIELLO | November 7, 2016
FeatureBY RACHEL AIELLO | November 7, 2016
The Hill Times Photo by Jake Wright
FeatureBY CHELSEA NASH | November 2, 2016
Conservative MP and leadership candidate Deepak Obhrai, centre, leads a line of MPs from various parties during the Diwali ceremony last Thursday. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY CHELSEA NASH | November 2, 2016
FeatureBY CHELSEA NASH | November 2, 2016
Conservative MP and leadership candidate Deepak Obhrai, centre, leads a line of MPs from various parties during the Diwali ceremony last Thursday. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY RACHEL AIELLO | October 31, 2016
On Wednesday, Oct. 26 Hillites stopped by the Métropolitian Brasserie on Sussex Drive to pick up copies of the newlyreleased book The Harper Factor, including Senators Pamela Wallin and Peter Harder. The Hill Times photograph by Cyntha Münster
FeatureBY RACHEL AIELLO | October 31, 2016
FeatureBY RACHEL AIELLO | October 31, 2016
On Wednesday, Oct. 26 Hillites stopped by the Métropolitian Brasserie on Sussex Drive to pick up copies of the newlyreleased book The Harper Factor, including Senators Pamela Wallin and Peter Harder. The Hill Times photograph by Cyntha Münster
FeatureBY CHELSEA NASH | October 26, 2016
Japanese Ambassador Kenjiro Monji shows off a beer-themed t-shirt to House Speaker Geoff Regan, and Belgian Ambassador Raoul Delcorde at the annual Taste of Belgium event on Oct. 18. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY CHELSEA NASH | October 26, 2016
FeatureBY CHELSEA NASH | October 26, 2016
Japanese Ambassador Kenjiro Monji shows off a beer-themed t-shirt to House Speaker Geoff Regan, and Belgian Ambassador Raoul Delcorde at the annual Taste of Belgium event on Oct. 18. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY CHELSEA NASH | October 19, 2016
Spanish Ambassador Carlos Gómez-Múgica Sanz, left, welcomes French Ambassador Nicolas Chapuis to his residence for a lunchtime reception. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY CHELSEA NASH | October 19, 2016
FeatureBY CHELSEA NASH | October 19, 2016
Spanish Ambassador Carlos Gómez-Múgica Sanz, left, welcomes French Ambassador Nicolas Chapuis to his residence for a lunchtime reception. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY CHELSEA NASH | October 12, 2016
Cutting the cake, from left, are Conservative Senators Stephen Greene, Tobias C. Enverga Jr., Leo Housakos, Thanh Hai Ngo, TECO Representative Chung-chen Kung, his wife Triffie Kung, and Independent Senators Pierrette Ringuette and Don Meredith. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY CHELSEA NASH | October 12, 2016
FeatureBY CHELSEA NASH | October 12, 2016
Cutting the cake, from left, are Conservative Senators Stephen Greene, Tobias C. Enverga Jr., Leo Housakos, Thanh Hai Ngo, TECO Representative Chung-chen Kung, his wife Triffie Kung, and Independent Senators Pierrette Ringuette and Don Meredith. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY RACHEL AIELLO | October 10, 2016
After 38 years CBC correspondent Terry Milewski is signing off. Friends and colleagues, including Carleton journalism professor Christopher Waddell and CBC's Sharon Musgrave, joined him to say 'see you later' at the Métropolitain Brasserie on Oct. 5. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
FeatureBY RACHEL AIELLO | October 10, 2016
FeatureBY RACHEL AIELLO | October 10, 2016
After 38 years CBC correspondent Terry Milewski is signing off. Friends and colleagues, including Carleton journalism professor Christopher Waddell and CBC's Sharon Musgrave, joined him to say 'see you later' at the Métropolitain Brasserie on Oct. 5. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
FeatureBY CHELSEA NASH | October 5, 2016
Nature Canada Ball chair Sheefra Brisbin, three-time Juno award winner Chantal Kreviazuk, ball patron Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, and author and environmental activist Margaret Atwood. Photograph courtesy of Bente Nielsen
FeatureBY CHELSEA NASH | October 5, 2016
FeatureBY CHELSEA NASH | October 5, 2016
Nature Canada Ball chair Sheefra Brisbin, three-time Juno award winner Chantal Kreviazuk, ball patron Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, and author and environmental activist Margaret Atwood. Photograph courtesy of Bente Nielsen
FeatureBY RACHEL AIELLO | October 3, 2016
Back after a hiatus for the 2015 election, the crowd at the Black Sheep Inn in Wakefield, Que. included a number of new faces in the sold out, 250-person crowd. The $200-a head shindig is well known for its off-the-cuff dress code of plaid shirts, cowboy hats and boots, as well as country music performances from politicians of all stripes. The Hill Times Photo by Jake Wright
FeatureBY RACHEL AIELLO | October 3, 2016
FeatureBY RACHEL AIELLO | October 3, 2016
Back after a hiatus for the 2015 election, the crowd at the Black Sheep Inn in Wakefield, Que. included a number of new faces in the sold out, 250-person crowd. The $200-a head shindig is well known for its off-the-cuff dress code of plaid shirts, cowboy hats and boots, as well as country music performances from politicians of all stripes. The Hill Times Photo by Jake Wright
FeatureBY CHELSEA NASH | September 28, 2016
Liberal MP Alexandra Mendès shares a laugh and some wine with Moldovan Ambassador Ala Beleavschi. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY CHELSEA NASH | September 28, 2016
FeatureBY CHELSEA NASH | September 28, 2016
Liberal MP Alexandra Mendès shares a laugh and some wine with Moldovan Ambassador Ala Beleavschi. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia