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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
Seniors Minister Kamal Khera is ready to introduce new legislation to raise the Guaranteed Income Supplement for low-income seniors. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Seniors Minister Kamal Khera is ready to introduce new legislation to raise the Guaranteed Income Supplement for low-income seniors. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Procurement Minister Filomena Tassi and Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino are two of the headliners at the virtual convention for the Liberal Party's Ontario branch that is kicking off tonight. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Procurement Minister Filomena Tassi and Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino are two of the headliners at the virtual convention for the Liberal Party's Ontario branch that is kicking off tonight. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Erin O'Toole is out as leader of the Conservatives, with 73 MPs voting in favour of replacing him, compared to 45 who voted to keep him on. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Erin O'Toole is out as leader of the Conservatives, with 73 MPs voting in favour of replacing him, compared to 45 who voted to keep him on. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative MPs are expected to vote today on whether or not they want to keep Erin O'Toole as the party leader. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative MPs are expected to vote today on whether or not they want to keep Erin O'Toole as the party leader. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Government House Leader Mark Holland predicted yesterday that the oft-contentious House of Commons would work 'exceptionally well' in the coming months. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Government House Leader Mark Holland predicted yesterday that the oft-contentious House of Commons would work 'exceptionally well' in the coming months. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough's department has struggled to get EI benefits to the right recipients amid a rash of fraud cases. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough's department has struggled to get EI benefits to the right recipients amid a rash of fraud cases. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will wrap up his virtual cabinet retreat today, and the Bank of Canada will decide whether or not to take action to cut inflation down to size. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will wrap up his virtual cabinet retreat today, and the Bank of Canada will decide whether or not to take action to cut inflation down to size. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson helped the government to announce $1.72-billion in funding to clean up orphan wells back in 2020. Now, the Parliamentary Budget Officer is set to release his own estimate of the cost of cleaning up the thousands of wells that have been abandoned to the public purse. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson helped the government to announce $1.72-billion in funding to clean up orphan wells back in 2020. Now, the Parliamentary Budget Officer is set to release his own estimate of the cost of cleaning up the thousands of wells that have been abandoned to the public purse. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Trudeau and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland will meet with cabinet colleagues for a virtual retreat from Monday to Wednesday this week. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Prime Minister Trudeau and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland will meet with cabinet colleagues for a virtual retreat from Monday to Wednesday this week. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia