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FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 5, 2025
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne, centre, celebrates with fellow Liberals, and hundreds of other politicos who packed the Métropolitain Brasserie on Nov. 4 at the post-budget 'Prudence and Prosecco' party hosted by Politico and Earnscliffe Strategies. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 5, 2025
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 5, 2025
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne, centre, celebrates with fellow Liberals, and hundreds of other politicos who packed the Métropolitain Brasserie on Nov. 4 at the post-budget 'Prudence and Prosecco' party hosted by Politico and Earnscliffe Strategies. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 30, 2025
NDP leadership candidates Rob Ashton, left, MP Heather McPherson, and Avi Lewis participated in a panel discussion, moderated by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung's Jordan Leichnitz on Oct. 28, at the third annual Mouseland Gala. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 30, 2025
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 30, 2025
NDP leadership candidates Rob Ashton, left, MP Heather McPherson, and Avi Lewis participated in a panel discussion, moderated by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung's Jordan Leichnitz on Oct. 28, at the third annual Mouseland Gala. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 24, 2025
The 2025 Library and Archives' Scholars: Tomson Highway, left, Danny Ramadan, Rupi Kaur, Gabrielle Boulianne-Tremblay, and Margaret MacMillan at the LAC Foundation's award ceremony on Oct. 22, at Library and Archives headquarters in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 24, 2025
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 24, 2025
The 2025 Library and Archives' Scholars: Tomson Highway, left, Danny Ramadan, Rupi Kaur, Gabrielle Boulianne-Tremblay, and Margaret MacMillan at the LAC Foundation's award ceremony on Oct. 22, at Library and Archives headquarters in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 23, 2025
CPAC's Jeremy Clark, left, Canadian Heritage Deputy Minister Isabelle Mondou, and Kevin Desjardins, president of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters, attend the annual Broadcasters on the Hill Reception at the National Arts Centre on Oct. 21. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 23, 2025
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 23, 2025
CPAC's Jeremy Clark, left, Canadian Heritage Deputy Minister Isabelle Mondou, and Kevin Desjardins, president of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters, attend the annual Broadcasters on the Hill Reception at the National Arts Centre on Oct. 21. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 14, 2025
Olivia Cannings, left, CPAC's Michael Serapio, and Julie Van Dusen at CPAC's Fall reception on Oct. 9 in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 14, 2025
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 14, 2025
Olivia Cannings, left, CPAC's Michael Serapio, and Julie Van Dusen at CPAC's Fall reception on Oct. 9 in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 9, 2025
Liberal MP Sameer Zuberi, left, Senators Salma Ataullahjan and Michael Macdonald; representative Harry H.J. Tseng, Liberal MP Judy Sgro, and Conservative MP Michael Cooper cut Taiwan's 114th birthday cake at the National Day reception on Oct. 7 at Château Laurier. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 9, 2025
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 9, 2025
Liberal MP Sameer Zuberi, left, Senators Salma Ataullahjan and Michael Macdonald; representative Harry H.J. Tseng, Liberal MP Judy Sgro, and Conservative MP Michael Cooper cut Taiwan's 114th birthday cake at the National Day reception on Oct. 7 at Château Laurier. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 6, 2025
McMillan Vantage's Richard Mahoney, left, and OpenText's Scott Bradley perform at a special 20th Century Boys tribute concert for their late bandmate Peter Linkletter at The Rainbow Bistro on Oct. 2. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 6, 2025
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 6, 2025
McMillan Vantage's Richard Mahoney, left, and OpenText's Scott Bradley perform at a special 20th Century Boys tribute concert for their late bandmate Peter Linkletter at The Rainbow Bistro on Oct. 2. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | September 30, 2025
Minister David McGuinty, left, actress Nina Kiri, Honorary Col. Sandra Perron, Liberal MP David Myles, and director Mélanie Charbonneau, pose for photos on the red carpet at the exclusive preview of Perron's new biopic Outstanding, based on her novel detailing her times as Canada's first female infantry officer. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | September 30, 2025
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | September 30, 2025
Minister David McGuinty, left, actress Nina Kiri, Honorary Col. Sandra Perron, Liberal MP David Myles, and director Mélanie Charbonneau, pose for photos on the red carpet at the exclusive preview of Perron's new biopic Outstanding, based on her novel detailing her times as Canada's first female infantry officer. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | September 24, 2025
Former Liberal minister Seamus O'Regan, right, hosted a friendly 'fireside chat' with former U.S. transport secretary Pete Buttigieg at Canada 2020's pre-summit dinner and reception inside a packed ballroom at the Westin Hotel on Sept. 22, filled with past and present Liberals and progressive politicians from across the country. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | September 24, 2025
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | September 24, 2025
Former Liberal minister Seamus O'Regan, right, hosted a friendly 'fireside chat' with former U.S. transport secretary Pete Buttigieg at Canada 2020's pre-summit dinner and reception inside a packed ballroom at the Westin Hotel on Sept. 22, filled with past and present Liberals and progressive politicians from across the country. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | September 17, 2025
With plenty of options around the Hill and across the city, hundreds of staffers, politicos, and politicians still packed the Métropolitain Brasserie on Sept. 16 for a nearly six-hour parliamentary Housewarming rager, hosted by Politico and Earnscliffe Strategies. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | September 17, 2025
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | September 17, 2025
With plenty of options around the Hill and across the city, hundreds of staffers, politicos, and politicians still packed the Métropolitain Brasserie on Sept. 16 for a nearly six-hour parliamentary Housewarming rager, hosted by Politico and Earnscliffe Strategies. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | September 17, 2025
The iPolitics post-budget day party at the Métropolitain Brasserie in 2018. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | September 17, 2025
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | September 17, 2025
The iPolitics post-budget day party at the Métropolitain Brasserie in 2018. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 27, 2025
CBC News: Politics legend Don Newman, right, reunites with the former Cape Breton-ese voice in his head, Sharon Musgrave, at the Métropolitain Brasserie on June 26, to celebrate her retirement after more than three decades with the public broadcaster. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 27, 2025
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 27, 2025
CBC News: Politics legend Don Newman, right, reunites with the former Cape Breton-ese voice in his head, Sharon Musgrave, at the Métropolitain Brasserie on June 26, to celebrate her retirement after more than three decades with the public broadcaster. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 25, 2025
Pianist Tamás Török performs at an intimate fundraising dinner and recital at Hungarian Ambassador Mária Vass-Salazar's official residence on June 20. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 25, 2025
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 25, 2025
Pianist Tamás Török performs at an intimate fundraising dinner and recital at Hungarian Ambassador Mária Vass-Salazar's official residence on June 20. The Hill Times photographs by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 16, 2025
Jess Milton, GGPAA foundation executive director, left; 2025 laureate Bob Ezrin; and singer-songwriter Serena Ryder at the 2025 Governor General Performing Arts Awards at the National Arts Centre on June 14. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 16, 2025
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 16, 2025
Jess Milton, GGPAA foundation executive director, left; 2025 laureate Bob Ezrin; and singer-songwriter Serena Ryder at the 2025 Governor General Performing Arts Awards at the National Arts Centre on June 14. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 12, 2025
CPAC's Michael Serapio, right, chats with Prime Minister Mark Carney at the annual Media Garden Party on June 11 outside Rideau Cottage. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 12, 2025
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 12, 2025
CPAC's Michael Serapio, right, chats with Prime Minister Mark Carney at the annual Media Garden Party on June 11 outside Rideau Cottage. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 5, 2025
CAHI Communications Manager Eleanor Hawthorn, left, and Ottawa's Town Crier Liam Cregg, right, present Liberal MP Kody Blois with the CAHI's 2025 Cutest Dog award on behalf of his pooch Louis on June 4 at the Métropolitain Brasserie. Photograph by Cynthia Munster
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 5, 2025
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 5, 2025
CAHI Communications Manager Eleanor Hawthorn, left, and Ottawa's Town Crier Liam Cregg, right, present Liberal MP Kody Blois with the CAHI's 2025 Cutest Dog award on behalf of his pooch Louis on June 4 at the Métropolitain Brasserie. Photograph by Cynthia Munster
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 28, 2025
World Press Freedom Canada's Heather Bakken, left, Janet Silver, and Greg Weston raise a toast to the carboard King Charles III inside The Métropolitain Brasserie on May 27 at a special royal edition of Earnscliffe Strategies and Politico's annual House-(of Commons)-warming party. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 28, 2025
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 28, 2025
World Press Freedom Canada's Heather Bakken, left, Janet Silver, and Greg Weston raise a toast to the carboard King Charles III inside The Métropolitain Brasserie on May 27 at a special royal edition of Earnscliffe Strategies and Politico's annual House-(of Commons)-warming party. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | May 27, 2025
King Charles and Queen Camila laid a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the National War Memorial after the Throne Speech on May 27. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | May 27, 2025
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | May 27, 2025
King Charles and Queen Camila laid a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the National War Memorial after the Throne Speech on May 27. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 22, 2025
Ottawa Riverkeeper Laura Reinsborough, left, and Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault attend the 12th annual Riverkeeper Gala on the north shore of Jacques Cartier Park in Gatineau on May 21. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 22, 2025
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 22, 2025
Ottawa Riverkeeper Laura Reinsborough, left, and Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault attend the 12th annual Riverkeeper Gala on the north shore of Jacques Cartier Park in Gatineau on May 21. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 20, 2025
The 20th Century Boys' Dave Fraser, left, Richard Mahoney, centre, and Peter Van Dusen, right, rocked the Rainbow Bistro with their annual spring concert on May 16 and raised $4,500 for PAL Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 20, 2025
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 20, 2025
The 20th Century Boys' Dave Fraser, left, Richard Mahoney, centre, and Peter Van Dusen, right, rocked the Rainbow Bistro with their annual spring concert on May 16 and raised $4,500 for PAL Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
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 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