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FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 18, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is the favourite in today's Battle River-Crowfoot byelection. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 18, 2025
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 18, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is the favourite in today's Battle River-Crowfoot byelection. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin last met face to face in 2018 in Helsinki, Finland. Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin last met face to face in 2018 in Helsinki, Finland. Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | August 14, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will speak with the press at a stop in Saskatchewan today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | August 14, 2025
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | August 14, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will speak with the press at a stop in Saskatchewan today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Defence Minister David McGuinty is visiting an air base in Alberta today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Defence Minister David McGuinty is visiting an air base in Alberta today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 12, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump announced measures to curb crimes in Washington yesterday, comparing the city's murder rate to that in Ottawa and other capital cities. Official White House photograph by Daniel Torok
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 12, 2025
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 12, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump announced measures to curb crimes in Washington yesterday, comparing the city's murder rate to that in Ottawa and other capital cities. Official White House photograph by Daniel Torok
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 11, 2025
Indigenous Services Minister Mindy Gull-Masty will mingle with people from First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities at an event in Ottawa today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 11, 2025
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 11, 2025
Indigenous Services Minister Mindy Gull-Masty will mingle with people from First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities at an event in Ottawa today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Julie Dabrusin
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin won't be attending an internal summit on plastic waste in Geneva, her office has confirmed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Julie Dabrusin
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin won't be attending an internal summit on plastic waste in Geneva, her office has confirmed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet will hold a meeting with Métis leaders today The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet will hold a meeting with Métis leaders today The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Anita Anand
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand continues her visit to the Mexican capital today with Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Anita Anand
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand continues her visit to the Mexican capital today with Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 5, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney will be speaking to U.S. President Donald Trump directly over the coming weeks to de-escalate the trade conflict. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 5, 2025
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 5, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney will be speaking to U.S. President Donald Trump directly over the coming weeks to de-escalate the trade conflict. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to increase tariffs on Canada and other countries beginning today. White House photograph by Daniel Torok
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to increase tariffs on Canada and other countries beginning today. White House photograph by Daniel Torok
François-Philippe Champagne
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will meet virtually with his provincial and territorial counterparts today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
François-Philippe Champagne
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will meet virtually with his provincial and territorial counterparts today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet virtually with his cabinet this afternoon. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet virtually with his cabinet this afternoon. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Foreign Minister Anita Anand is meeting with international counterparts in New York to discuss the crisis in Gaza the future of Palestine. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Foreign Minister Anita Anand is meeting with international counterparts in New York to discuss the crisis in Gaza the future of Palestine. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 28, 2025
Mélanie Joly
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly will visit the Algoma Steel facility in Sault Ste. Marie today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 28, 2025
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 28, 2025
Mélanie Joly
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly will visit the Algoma Steel facility in Sault Ste. Marie today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Stephen Harper
Former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper will be among the speakers at the Council of State Governments conference in Saskatoon, which begins Sunday. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
Stephen Harper
Former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper will be among the speakers at the Council of State Governments conference in Saskatoon, which begins Sunday. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney and eight members of his cabinet are in the Arctic town today for a meeting with Inuit leaders. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney and eight members of his cabinet are in the Arctic town today for a meeting with Inuit leaders. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives for the Liberal caucus meeting in West Block on May 25, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney is making two stops in the Northwest Territories today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives for the Liberal caucus meeting in West Block on May 25, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney is making two stops in the Northwest Territories today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with the assembled premiers in Huntsville, Ont. today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with the assembled premiers in Huntsville, Ont. today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 21, 2025
Ontario Premier Doug Ford
Ontario Premier Doug Ford will chair the Council of the Federation summit happening from July 21 to 23 in Huntsville, Ont. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 21, 2025
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 21, 2025
Ontario Premier Doug Ford
Ontario Premier Doug Ford will chair the Council of the Federation summit happening from July 21 to 23 in Huntsville, Ont. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson is among the cabinet members holding a presser on wildfires today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson is among the cabinet members holding a presser on wildfires today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with First Nations chiefs today to address opposition to his new major projects fast-tracking law. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with First Nations chiefs today to address opposition to his new major projects fast-tracking law. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak
Assembly of First Nations Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak will hold a press conference in Ottawa ahead of her meeting with the prime minister tomorrow. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak
Assembly of First Nations Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak will hold a press conference in Ottawa ahead of her meeting with the prime minister tomorrow. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with his cabinet today to discuss the latest, looming deadline for U.S.-Canada trade talks. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with his cabinet today to discuss the latest, looming deadline for U.S.-Canada trade talks. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 14, 2025
Julie Dabrusin
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin will give an update on protecting the Great Lakes today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 14, 2025
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 14, 2025
Julie Dabrusin
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin will give an update on protecting the Great Lakes today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly will meet her counterpart from the European Commission in Ottawa today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly will meet her counterpart from the European Commission in Ottawa today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak has called a forum for First Nations leaders today on the government's Building Canada Act. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak has called a forum for First Nations leaders today on the government's Building Canada Act. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
King Charles will read the Carney government's Speech from the Throne in the Senate today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
King Charles will read the Carney government's Speech from the Throne in the Senate today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | May 26, 2025
King Charles and Queen Camilla will be in Ottawa today and tomorrow. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | May 26, 2025
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | May 26, 2025
King Charles and Queen Camilla will be in Ottawa today and tomorrow. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney and some senior members of his cabinet will be meeting senators from the U.S. today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney and some senior members of his cabinet will be meeting senators from the U.S. today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
President Donald Trump greets Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House on May 6. Photograph by Gabriel B Kotico courtesy of the White House
President Donald Trump greets Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House on May 6. Photograph by Gabriel B Kotico courtesy of the White House
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | May 21, 2025
François-Philippe Champagne
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured, co-hosts the G7 meeting with Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | May 21, 2025
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | May 21, 2025
François-Philippe Champagne
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured, co-hosts the G7 meeting with Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | May 20, 2025
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is co-hosting a meeting of the G7 finance ministers and central bank governors, along with Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | May 20, 2025
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA | May 20, 2025
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is co-hosting a meeting of the G7 finance ministers and central bank governors, along with Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Mark Carney
Prime Minister will be in Rome, Italy, from May 16 to May 19. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
Mark Carney
Prime Minister will be in Rome, Italy, from May 16 to May 19. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne told reporters yesterday that the government won't be releasing a budget this year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne told reporters yesterday that the government won't be releasing a budget this year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Governor General Mary Simon flanked new Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty during the swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Governor General Mary Simon flanked new Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty during the swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney's new cabinet will be sworn in at Rideau Hall today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney's new cabinet will be sworn in at Rideau Hall today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade