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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre might have been across the country from one another on Thursday, but they each still managed to muster up some partisanship. Screenshots courtesy of CPAC
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre might have been across the country from one another on Thursday, but they each still managed to muster up some partisanship. Screenshots courtesy of CPAC
Information Commissioner Caroline Maynard will testify before a House committee today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Information Commissioner Caroline Maynard will testify before a House committee today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
MPs on the House Public Accounts Committee are scheduled to question CBSA president Erin O'Gorman about the ArriveCan scandal again today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
MPs on the House Public Accounts Committee are scheduled to question CBSA president Erin O'Gorman about the ArriveCan scandal again today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Defence Minister Bill Blair is in Washington today to meet with his U.S. counterpart at the Pentagon. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Defence Minister Bill Blair is in Washington today to meet with his U.S. counterpart at the Pentagon. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon has proposed a motion to fast-track the progression of Bill C-64 through the House. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon has proposed a motion to fast-track the progression of Bill C-64 through the House. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has two motions on the government's drug policy up for debate today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has two motions on the government's drug policy up for debate today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Public Service of Alliance president Chris Aylward and other civil service union leaders will hold a press conference on Parliament Hill today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Public Service of Alliance president Chris Aylward and other civil service union leaders will hold a press conference on Parliament Hill today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured addressing the National Prayer Breakfast in Ottawa in 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured addressing the National Prayer Breakfast in Ottawa in 2022. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The House Public Safety Committee will begin its study of Bill S-210 today. The Senate Public Bill aims to protect children from sexually explicit material online, but could result in government censorship of the internet, some experts warn. Photograph courtesy of Junior Teixeira/Pexels
The House Public Safety Committee will begin its study of Bill S-210 today. The Senate Public Bill aims to protect children from sexually explicit material online, but could result in government censorship of the internet, some experts warn. Photograph courtesy of Junior Teixeira/Pexels
Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue will release her first report on the impact of foreign interference in the 2019 and 2021 elections today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue will release her first report on the impact of foreign interference in the 2019 and 2021 elections today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canada's Ambassador to the U.S., Kirsten Hillman, speaking to U.S. Ambassador David Cohen in Canada last year. Hillman is helping the Canadian Chamber of Commerce to build bridges with U.S. powerbrokers in Washington today. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Canada's Ambassador to the U.S., Kirsten Hillman, speaking to U.S. Ambassador David Cohen in Canada last year. Hillman is helping the Canadian Chamber of Commerce to build bridges with U.S. powerbrokers in Washington today. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
MPs will wrap up their debate on Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's annual budget, and hold a vote on it this evening. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
MPs will wrap up their debate on Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's annual budget, and hold a vote on it this evening. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
At least five different groups are courting MPs on and around Parliament today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
At least five different groups are courting MPs on and around Parliament today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
A view of Earth from space, featuring the Canadarm. The House Defence Committee will study space defence today. Photograph courtesy of SpaceX on pexels
A view of Earth from space, featuring the Canadarm. The House Defence Committee will study space defence today. Photograph courtesy of SpaceX on pexels
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is using two tax credits to reward Honda Canada for building a new electric vehicle factory in Ontario. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is using two tax credits to reward Honda Canada for building a new electric vehicle factory in Ontario. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
A handful of ministers will hold public events to talk about budget spending on electric vehicles today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
A handful of ministers will hold public events to talk about budget spending on electric vehicles today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international agreement on plastic pollution began yesterday and runs until April 29. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international agreement on plastic pollution began yesterday and runs until April 29. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Defence Minister Bill Blair is in Northwest Territories this week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Defence Minister Bill Blair is in Northwest Territories this week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre was rated more favourably than Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in recent polling by Abacus Data. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre was rated more favourably than Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in recent polling by Abacus Data. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The West Block. Canada's Parliament is looking for a new poet laureate. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The West Block. Canada's Parliament is looking for a new poet laureate. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Finance Minister Christie Freeland will kick off the debate on their budget in the House today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Finance Minister Christie Freeland will kick off the debate on their budget in the House today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The view of the House of Commons Chamber from the bar. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The view of the House of Commons Chamber from the bar. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will present her government's annual budget today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will present her government's annual budget today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will release the government's Budget 2024 tomorrow. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will release the government's Budget 2024 tomorrow. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is delivering a speech this morning at the Canada Strong and Free Conference in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is delivering a speech this morning at the Canada Strong and Free Conference in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will deliver a speech to the Canada Strong and Free Network conference in Ottawa today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will deliver a speech to the Canada Strong and Free Network conference in Ottawa today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario Premier Doug Ford will announce tomorrow that they have reached a deal on a $10 per day daycare program for the province. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario Premier Doug Ford will announce tomorrow that they have reached a deal on a $10 per day daycare program for the province. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster
Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Marc Miller and Minister of Indigenous Services Patty Hajdu will appear before the House Indigenous and Northern Affairs Committee today, accompanied by a phalanx of senior officials. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Marc Miller and Minister of Indigenous Services Patty Hajdu will appear before the House Indigenous and Northern Affairs Committee today, accompanied by a phalanx of senior officials. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault will appear before committees in the House and Senate today, a week before the annual carbon price increase kicks in. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault will appear before committees in the House and Senate today, a week before the annual carbon price increase kicks in. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Trudeau, seen here touring Ādaži Military Base in Latvia on March 8 with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and other officials, will return to Europe today. Photograph courtesy of NATO/Flickr
Prime Minister Trudeau, seen here touring Ādaži Military Base in Latvia on March 8 with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and other officials, will return to Europe today. Photograph courtesy of NATO/Flickr
Migrants, refugees and immigration advocates marched in Ottawa on Sunday, March 20, as part of the Unite Against Racism and Status for All rally held in 10 cities across the country. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Migrants, refugees and immigration advocates marched in Ottawa on Sunday, March 20, as part of the Unite Against Racism and Status for All rally held in 10 cities across the country. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Canadian Pacific Railway shut down its services across Canada early on March 20 after a midnight deadline passed without a resolution at the bargaining table. Jason Corbett photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Canadian Pacific Railway shut down its services across Canada early on March 20 after a midnight deadline passed without a resolution at the bargaining table. Jason Corbett photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly will delve into the hard realities of Canadian foreign policy today at an event organized by the University of Toronto's Munk School. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly will delve into the hard realities of Canadian foreign policy today at an event organized by the University of Toronto's Munk School. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair will meet with provincial and territorial public safety ministers today, then take questions from reporters. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair will meet with provincial and territorial public safety ministers today, then take questions from reporters. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured during a press conference in 2019. The two have often been at odds politically, but will team up for a joint funding announcement at a Honda auto manufacturing plant today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured during a press conference in 2019. The two have often been at odds politically, but will team up for a joint funding announcement at a Honda auto manufacturing plant today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address Canada's Parliament today following remarks from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at 11:15 Ottawa time. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address Canada's Parliament today following remarks from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at 11:15 Ottawa time. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade, photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons