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Prime Minister Mark Carney grins before he takes to the stage to give his victory speech at the Liberals' election night event at Ottawa's TD Place Arena on April 28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | April 29, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney grins before he takes to the stage to give his victory speech at the Liberals' election night event at Ottawa's TD Place Arena on April 28. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Michael Binnion
During his opening address on April 9, Michael Binnion, Canada Strong and Free Network board chair, called this year’s conference 'one of the biggest' ever. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | April 11, 2025
Michael Binnion
During his opening address on April 9, Michael Binnion, Canada Strong and Free Network board chair, called this year’s conference 'one of the biggest' ever. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference outside Rideau Hall after asking the Governor General to dissolve Parliament and call an election on March 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | March 24, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference outside Rideau Hall after asking the Governor General to dissolve Parliament and call an election on March 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY SAM GARCIA | March 17, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to reporters after the cabinet swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall on March 14. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY SAM GARCIA | March 17, 2025
FeatureBY SAM GARCIA | March 17, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to reporters after the cabinet swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall on March 14. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu, site of then 2025 G7 foreign ministers’ meeting, in La Malbaie, Que., is pictured on March 12, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | March 14, 2025
Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu, site of then 2025 G7 foreign ministers’ meeting, in La Malbaie, Que., is pictured on March 12, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Newly elected Liberal Leader Mark Carney addresses supporters after winning on the first ballot with 85.9 per cent of the vote at the March 9 event. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | March 10, 2025
Newly elected Liberal Leader Mark Carney addresses supporters after winning on the first ballot with 85.9 per cent of the vote at the March 9 event. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 18, 2025
Green co-leader Jonathan Pedneault helped to unveil the party's new branding during a press conference on Feb. 18. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 18, 2025
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | February 18, 2025
Green co-leader Jonathan Pedneault helped to unveil the party's new branding during a press conference on Feb. 18. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative supporters filled Rogers Centre Ottawa on Flag Day, Feb. 15, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | February 18, 2025
Conservative supporters filled Rogers Centre Ottawa on Flag Day, Feb. 15, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | January 23, 2025
Karina Gould
Liberal leadership candidate Karina Gould scrums with media outside the Liberal Party office in Ottawa after dropping off her paperwork for the leadership race on Jan. 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | January 23, 2025
FeatureBY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | January 23, 2025
Karina Gould
Liberal leadership candidate Karina Gould scrums with media outside the Liberal Party office in Ottawa after dropping off her paperwork for the leadership race on Jan. 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | January 23, 2025
Mélanie Joly
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, who supports leadership candidate Mark Carney, scrums with reporters outside the Liberal caucus' winter retreat in the West Block on Jan. 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | January 23, 2025
FeatureBY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | January 23, 2025
Mélanie Joly
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, who supports leadership candidate Mark Carney, scrums with reporters outside the Liberal caucus' winter retreat in the West Block on Jan. 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | January 15, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford deliver opening remarks at the First Ministers Meeting in Ottawa on Jan. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | January 15, 2025
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | January 15, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford deliver opening remarks at the First Ministers Meeting in Ottawa on Jan. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | January 7, 2025
Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau addresses party members after winning the Liberal leadership race in Ottawa on April 14, 2013. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
FeatureBY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | January 7, 2025
FeatureBY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | January 7, 2025
Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau addresses party members after winning the Liberal leadership race in Ottawa on April 14, 2013. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | December 31, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer before Question Period on Nov. 5, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | December 31, 2024
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | December 31, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer before Question Period on Nov. 5, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | December 30, 2024
Gen. Jennie Carignan, left, assumes command of the Canadian Armed Forces, with Gov. Gen. Mary Simon and outgoing chief of defence staff Gen. Wayne Eyre taking part in the ceremony on July 18, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | December 30, 2024
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | December 30, 2024
Gen. Jennie Carignan, left, assumes command of the Canadian Armed Forces, with Gov. Gen. Mary Simon and outgoing chief of defence staff Gen. Wayne Eyre taking part in the ceremony on July 18, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | December 26, 2024
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | December 26, 2024
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | December 26, 2024
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | December 23, 2024
After laying-in-state, the casket of former prime minister Brian Mulroney is taken away from Sir John A. Macdonald building on March 20, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | December 23, 2024
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | December 23, 2024
After laying-in-state, the casket of former prime minister Brian Mulroney is taken away from Sir John A. Macdonald building on March 20, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | December 20, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau re-assigned four of his cabinet ministers and welcomed eight new members to his government. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | December 20, 2024
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | December 20, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau re-assigned four of his cabinet ministers and welcomed eight new members to his government. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | December 16, 2024
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Canadians are seeing the Liberal government 'spiralling out of control right before our eyes.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | December 16, 2024
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | December 16, 2024
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Canadians are seeing the Liberal government 'spiralling out of control right before our eyes.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Guests were entertained by the Y:eon Dance Company at the event to celebrate South Korea and its Armed Forces Day at the Sir John A. Macdonald Building on Oct. 7. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Guests were entertained by the Y:eon Dance Company at the event to celebrate South Korea and its Armed Forces Day at the Sir John A. Macdonald Building on Oct. 7. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | November 20, 2024
Centre Block towers over the pit where the new visitors’ centre will be built The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | November 20, 2024
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | November 20, 2024
Centre Block towers over the pit where the new visitors’ centre will be built The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Wreaths lay at the base of the National War Memorial on Nov. 11 following the National Remembrance Day ceremony. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Wreaths lay at the base of the National War Memorial on Nov. 11 following the National Remembrance Day ceremony. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Nepalese Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba delivers remarks at the Nepal Constitution and National Day reception at the Westin Hotel on Sept. 18. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Nepalese Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba delivers remarks at the Nepal Constitution and National Day reception at the Westin Hotel on Sept. 18. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | October 23, 2024
Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith
Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith scrums with reporters after the Liberal caucus meeting in West Block on Oct. 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | October 23, 2024
FeatureBY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | October 23, 2024
Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith
Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith scrums with reporters after the Liberal caucus meeting in West Block on Oct. 23. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Clockwise from back left: Sébastien Carrière, chief of protocol of Canada; International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen; Liberal MP Terry Sheehan; Chilean Ambassador Juan Carlos García Pérez De Arce; and Tourism Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Clockwise from back left: Sébastien Carrière, chief of protocol of Canada; International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen; Liberal MP Terry Sheehan; Chilean Ambassador Juan Carlos García Pérez De Arce; and Tourism Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Police run towards the Chateau Laurier, guns drawn amid the active scene on Oct. 22, 2014. The Hill Times photograph by Mark Burgess
Police run towards the Chateau Laurier, guns drawn amid the active scene on Oct. 22, 2014. The Hill Times photograph by Mark Burgess
A Canada’s Capital Region tourist guide speaks with a woman on Parliament Hill on July 17 The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
A Canada’s Capital Region tourist guide speaks with a woman on Parliament Hill on July 17 The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | April 12, 2024
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre delivers a keynote address at the Canada Strong and Free Network conference in Ottawa on April 11. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | April 12, 2024
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | April 12, 2024
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre delivers a keynote address at the Canada Strong and Free Network conference in Ottawa on April 11. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | March 23, 2024
The funeral cortège arrives at Notre-Dame Basilica at 10:45 a.m. on March 23, including an RCMP mounted escort, a Canadian Armed Forces escort and guard of honour, the Royal Canadian Armed Force Band, RCMP pallbearers, and honourary pallbearers. The Hill Times photograph by Mike Lapointe
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | March 23, 2024
FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE | March 23, 2024
The funeral cortège arrives at Notre-Dame Basilica at 10:45 a.m. on March 23, including an RCMP mounted escort, a Canadian Armed Forces escort and guard of honour, the Royal Canadian Armed Force Band, RCMP pallbearers, and honourary pallbearers. The Hill Times photograph by Mike Lapointe
Federal New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh and former leader Ed Broadbent chat for a moment as they canvas the Landsdowne farmers' market in Broadbent's old riding of Ottawa-Centre on Oct. 6, 2019, in the run-up to that year's election. Broadbent died on Jan. 11, 2024 at the age of 87. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Federal New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh and former leader Ed Broadbent chat for a moment as they canvas the Landsdowne farmers' market in Broadbent's old riding of Ottawa-Centre on Oct. 6, 2019, in the run-up to that year's election. Broadbent died on Jan. 11, 2024 at the age of 87. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre delivers a keynote address at the 2023 Conservative Party of Canada policy convention in Quebec City on Sept. 8, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | December 19, 2023
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | December 19, 2023
Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre delivers a keynote address at the 2023 Conservative Party of Canada policy convention in Quebec City on Sept. 8, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives for the Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Nov. 11, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | November 11, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives for the Remembrance Day ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Nov. 11, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
CARICOM Secretary General Carla Natalie Barnett, left, Prime Minister of Dominica Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland attend a working session on Access to Finance and Global Financial Architecture Reform at the CARICOM-Canada summit in Ottawa on Oct. 18, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | October 18, 2023
CARICOM Secretary General Carla Natalie Barnett, left, Prime Minister of Dominica Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland attend a working session on Access to Finance and Global Financial Architecture Reform at the CARICOM-Canada summit in Ottawa on Oct. 18, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade