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Feature | BY ANDREW MEADE | February 11, 2026
The Canadian flag flies at half-mast on Parliament Hill on Feb. 11, 2026, in response to the school shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY ANDREW MEADE | February 11, 2026
Feature | BY ANDREW MEADE | February 11, 2026
The Canadian flag flies at half-mast on Parliament Hill on Feb. 11, 2026, in response to the school shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, met Luxembourg’s Prime Minister Luc Frieden in Ottawa on Feb. 9 and the two launched a '2026 Canada-Luxembourg Financial Sector Policy Dialogue.' The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY ANDREW MEADE | February 9, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, met Luxembourg’s Prime Minister Luc Frieden in Ottawa on Feb. 9 and the two launched a '2026 Canada-Luxembourg Financial Sector Policy Dialogue.' The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, embraces Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams on the Prime Time red carpet at the Canadian Media Producers Association's conference on Jan. 29. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Feature | BY SAM GARCIA | January 30, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, embraces Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams on the Prime Time red carpet at the Canadian Media Producers Association's conference on Jan. 29. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Feature | BY ELEANOR WAND | January 27, 2026
NDP MP Heather McPherson holds a press conference in West Block In Ottawa on Jan. 27, about her private member's bill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY ELEANOR WAND | January 27, 2026
Feature | BY ELEANOR WAND | January 27, 2026
NDP MP Heather McPherson holds a press conference in West Block In Ottawa on Jan. 27, about her private member's bill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | January 26, 2026
Then-science minister Kirsty Duncan in 2016. Duncan died of cancer on Jan. 26, 2026, aged 59. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Feature | BY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | January 26, 2026
Feature | BY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | January 26, 2026
Then-science minister Kirsty Duncan in 2016. Duncan died of cancer on Jan. 26, 2026, aged 59. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Feature | BY ANDREW MEADE | October 15, 2025
Garnett Genuis
Conservative employment critic Garnett Genuis speaks to reporters on Oct. 15 about his plan to address youth unemployment. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY ANDREW MEADE | October 15, 2025
Feature | BY ANDREW MEADE | October 15, 2025
Garnett Genuis
Conservative employment critic Garnett Genuis speaks to reporters on Oct. 15 about his plan to address youth unemployment. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MARLO GLASS | October 7, 2025
Freedom convoy organizers Tamara Lich, left, and Chris Barber arrive at the provincial courthouse in Ottawa on Oct. 7 for their sentencings related to the 2022 protest that occupied downtown Ottawa for three weeks. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY MARLO GLASS | October 7, 2025
News | BY MARLO GLASS | October 7, 2025
Freedom convoy organizers Tamara Lich, left, and Chris Barber arrive at the provincial courthouse in Ottawa on Oct. 7 for their sentencings related to the 2022 protest that occupied downtown Ottawa for three weeks. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY ANDREW MEADE | October 2, 2025
Speaking to reporters in Ottawa on Oct. 2, Health Minister Marjorie Michel confirmed the Canadian Dental Care Plan will not be impacted by pending cuts to department budgets. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY ANDREW MEADE | October 2, 2025
Feature | BY ANDREW MEADE | October 2, 2025
Speaking to reporters in Ottawa on Oct. 2, Health Minister Marjorie Michel confirmed the Canadian Dental Care Plan will not be impacted by pending cuts to department budgets. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY ANDREW MEADE | May 20, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney leaves the Prime Minister’s Office in Ottawa, on May 20 to head to a cabinet forum at Meech Lake, Que. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY ANDREW MEADE | May 20, 2025
Feature | BY ANDREW MEADE | May 20, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney leaves the Prime Minister’s Office in Ottawa, on May 20 to head to a cabinet forum at Meech Lake, Que. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | February 24, 2025
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh speaks at the SOS Medicare 3.0 Conference in Ottawa on Feb. 24. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | February 24, 2025
Feature | BY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | February 24, 2025
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh speaks at the SOS Medicare 3.0 Conference in Ottawa on Feb. 24. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner
Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner holds a press conference in West Block on Feb. 21. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner
Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner holds a press conference in West Block on Feb. 21. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON, ANDREW MEADE | February 9, 2025
Mark Carney and MP David McGuinty
Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney, left, and Public Safety Minister David McGuinty visit the Riverview Park Winter Carnival in Ottawa South on Feb. 9, prior to McGuinty's official endorsement of Carney in the Liberal leadership race later that day. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON, ANDREW MEADE | February 9, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON, ANDREW MEADE | February 9, 2025
Mark Carney and MP David McGuinty
Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney, left, and Public Safety Minister David McGuinty visit the Riverview Park Winter Carnival in Ottawa South on Feb. 9, prior to McGuinty's official endorsement of Carney in the Liberal leadership race later that day. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 29, 2025
Tiff Macklem
On Jan. 29, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem announces a key interest rate cut to three per cent. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 29, 2025
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | January 29, 2025
Tiff Macklem
On Jan. 29, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem announces a key interest rate cut to three per cent. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 10, 2024
Police and fire departments block off Wellington Street between O’Connor and Bank streets on Dec. 10 after 180 Wellington is evacuated following reports of a suspicious package. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 10, 2024
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | December 10, 2024
Police and fire departments block off Wellington Street between O’Connor and Bank streets on Dec. 10 after 180 Wellington is evacuated following reports of a suspicious package. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Andrew Scheer
Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer holds a press conference on Nov. 19, 2024, to call on the government to release documents related to the scandal-ridden Sustainable Development Technology Canada fund, as Parliament remains in a weeks-long standstill in a privilege debate over the matter. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Andrew Scheer
Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer holds a press conference on Nov. 19, 2024, to call on the government to release documents related to the scandal-ridden Sustainable Development Technology Canada fund, as Parliament remains in a weeks-long standstill in a privilege debate over the matter. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canada Post workers picket
Canada Post workers picket outside the postal service’s Station T location in Ottawa on Nov. 18, 2024. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers went on strike on Nov. 15, and the two sides are expected to meet Nov. 18 with a special mediator appointed by Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY ANDREW MEADE | November 18, 2024
Canada Post workers picket
Canada Post workers picket outside the postal service’s Station T location in Ottawa on Nov. 18, 2024. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers went on strike on Nov. 15, and the two sides are expected to meet Nov. 18 with a special mediator appointed by Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland speaks with reporters on Nov. 6. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland speaks with reporters on Nov. 6. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shakes hands with Senator Murray Sinclair
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau greets former Senator Murray Sinclair at the Truth and Reconciliation Day event on Sept. 30, 2022. Sinclair died on Nov. 4, aged 73. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shakes hands with Senator Murray Sinclair
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau greets former Senator Murray Sinclair at the Truth and Reconciliation Day event on Sept. 30, 2022. Sinclair died on Nov. 4, aged 73. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Karina Gould
Government House Leader Karina Gould speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer before Question Period on Oct. 3, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Karina Gould
Government House Leader Karina Gould speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer before Question Period on Oct. 3, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with reporters before the Liberal caucus meeting in West Block on Oct. 2, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with reporters before the Liberal caucus meeting in West Block on Oct. 2, 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanche
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet speaks at a press conference on the Parliament Hill lawn on Oct. 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanche
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet speaks at a press conference on the Parliament Hill lawn on Oct. 1. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and French President Emmanuel Macron
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, greets French President Emmanuel Macron as he arrives at West Block on Sept. 26. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and French President Emmanuel Macron
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, greets French President Emmanuel Macron as he arrives at West Block on Sept. 26. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer before Question Period on Sept. 25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with reporters in the House of Commons foyer before Question Period on Sept. 25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Chrystia Freeland
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announces new mortgages measures on Sept. 24 aimed at helping first-time homebuyers, by increasing the $1-million price cap for insured mortgages to $1.5-million. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY ANDREW MEADE | September 24, 2024
Chrystia Freeland
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announces new mortgages measures on Sept. 24 aimed at helping first-time homebuyers, by increasing the $1-million price cap for insured mortgages to $1.5-million. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | September 16, 2024
Karina Gould
Government House Leader Karina Gould called Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre a 'fraudster' over his warning about the federal carbon price. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | September 16, 2024
Feature | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | September 16, 2024
Karina Gould
Government House Leader Karina Gould called Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre a 'fraudster' over his warning about the federal carbon price. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 11, 2024
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 11, 2024
Feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 11, 2024
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | August 29, 2024
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre holds a press conference on Parliament Hill on Aug. 29. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Feature | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | August 29, 2024
Feature | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | August 29, 2024
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre holds a press conference on Parliament Hill on Aug. 29. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shows Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte around Parliament Hill. Mr. Rutte was invited to address Canadian Parliament, marking the first time in history that a Dutch prime minister spoke before the House. He used the occasion to thank Canada for the role it played in liberating the Netherlands during the Second World War. His trip also included a visit to the National War Memorial. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shows Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte around Parliament Hill. Mr. Rutte was invited to address Canadian Parliament, marking the first time in history that a Dutch prime minister spoke before the House. He used the occasion to thank Canada for the role it played in liberating the Netherlands during the Second World War. His trip also included a visit to the National War Memorial. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau clutches a folder labelled 'PM' on his way to the national caucus meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 24. Mr. Trudeau briefly fielded questions from reporters on whether the government plans to suspend its contract to sell light-armoured vehicles to the Saudi government in the wake of the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. During the scrum, the prime minister said, 'As we get clarity on, on what actually happened to Jamal Khashoggi, Canadians and people around the world will expect consequences.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau clutches a folder labelled 'PM' on his way to the national caucus meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 24. Mr. Trudeau briefly fielded questions from reporters on whether the government plans to suspend its contract to sell light-armoured vehicles to the Saudi government in the wake of the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. During the scrum, the prime minister said, 'As we get clarity on, on what actually happened to Jamal Khashoggi, Canadians and people around the world will expect consequences.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May lauded the Liberals for 'following through on one of their election planks,' saying that it's carbon plan embraces her party's approach to pricing carbon. Under the plan unveiled in more detail on Tuesday, the government promises to give rebates to Canadian households whose provinces lack their own pricing plan. 'It's good start ... but it's approximately half of what needs to be done,' said Ms. May, who noted that carbon pricing was a concept that had originally been advanced by Republicans looking to find a market solution to address climate change without having to impose 'heavy regulations.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May lauded the Liberals for 'following through on one of their election planks,' saying that it's carbon plan embraces her party's approach to pricing carbon. Under the plan unveiled in more detail on Tuesday, the government promises to give rebates to Canadian households whose provinces lack their own pricing plan. 'It's good start ... but it's approximately half of what needs to be done,' said Ms. May, who noted that carbon pricing was a concept that had originally been advanced by Republicans looking to find a market solution to address climate change without having to impose 'heavy regulations.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Beauce MP Maxime Bernier files the papers registering the People's Party of Canada at Elections Canada's headquarters Wednesday morning. If his party is granted status, Mr. Bernier said he plans to field candidates in all 338 ridings in the next election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Beauce MP Maxime Bernier files the papers registering the People's Party of Canada at Elections Canada's headquarters Wednesday morning. If his party is granted status, Mr. Bernier said he plans to field candidates in all 338 ridings in the next election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured on Monday, Oct. 1, on their way to brief reporters on the outlines of the new trade agreement Canada struck with the U.S. and Mexico, now known as the USMCA. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured on Monday, Oct. 1, on their way to brief reporters on the outlines of the new trade agreement Canada struck with the U.S. and Mexico, now known as the USMCA. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Members of the Union of Taxation Employees (UTE) on Friday, Sept. 28, march to the Prime Minister’s Office to deliver thousands of petitions from workers at the Canada Revenue Agency, urging the government to replace the Phoenix pay system with the corporate administrative system, another in-house system. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Members of the Union of Taxation Employees (UTE) on Friday, Sept. 28, march to the Prime Minister’s Office to deliver thousands of petitions from workers at the Canada Revenue Agency, urging the government to replace the Phoenix pay system with the corporate administrative system, another in-house system. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Border Security Minister Bill Blair, pictured sporting an orange dress shirt ahead of Orange Shirt Day, which falls on Sunday, after the Liberal caucus broke from its meeting on the Hill. The day is observed nationwide to honour the survivors of the residential school system. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Border Security Minister Bill Blair, pictured sporting an orange dress shirt ahead of Orange Shirt Day, which falls on Sunday, after the Liberal caucus broke from its meeting on the Hill. The day is observed nationwide to honour the survivors of the residential school system. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative MP Shannon Stubbs, the party's natural resources critic, said the Liberals' announcement on Friday that instructs the National Energy Board to conduct another environmental review of the Trans Mountain pipeline's expansion impact on marine life does little to address the uncertainty around whether the project can ultimately move forward. The energy board has 22 weeks, or fewer than six months, to redo its review. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative MP Shannon Stubbs, the party's natural resources critic, said the Liberals' announcement on Friday that instructs the National Energy Board to conduct another environmental review of the Trans Mountain pipeline's expansion impact on marine life does little to address the uncertainty around whether the project can ultimately move forward. The energy board has 22 weeks, or fewer than six months, to redo its review. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | September 20, 2018
Razia Sultana, a Rohingya lawyer and human rights advocate, was on the Hill on Thursday to call on Canada to push for the designation of a safe zone in Myanmar, where women women won't have to live under the fear or threat of violence. Female foreign ministers are set to meet in Montreal on Friday to discuss a range of issues affecting women, including gender-based violence and international security. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | September 20, 2018
News | September 20, 2018
Razia Sultana, a Rohingya lawyer and human rights advocate, was on the Hill on Thursday to call on Canada to push for the designation of a safe zone in Myanmar, where women women won't have to live under the fear or threat of violence. Female foreign ministers are set to meet in Montreal on Friday to discuss a range of issues affecting women, including gender-based violence and international security. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade