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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 will testify before the Foreign Interference Commission this afternoon in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will testify before the Foreign Interference Commission this afternoon in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Katie Telford, the prime minister's chief of staff, will testify before the Foreign Interference Commission today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Katie Telford, the prime minister's chief of staff, will testify before the Foreign Interference Commission today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Defence Minister Bill Blair will announce the details of an updated defence policy today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Defence Minister Bill Blair will announce the details of an updated defence policy today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has promised billions more for initiatives meant to increase the supply of housing in her forthcoming budget. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has promised billions more for initiatives meant to increase the supply of housing in her forthcoming budget. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Dan Rogers, the deputy chief of foreign signals intelligence at the Communications Security Establishment, will testify before the Foreign Interference Commission today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Dan Rogers, the deputy chief of foreign signals intelligence at the Communications Security Establishment, will testify before the Foreign Interference Commission today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Former Conservative Party Leader Erin O'Toole is expected to testify before the Foreign Interference Commission today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Former Conservative Party Leader Erin O'Toole is expected to testify before the Foreign Interference Commission today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Foreign Interference Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue continues the first stage of her hearings today, focusing on possible foreign interference in the 2019 and 2021 federal elections. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Foreign Interference Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue continues the first stage of her hearings today, focusing on possible foreign interference in the 2019 and 2021 federal elections. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is aiming to stretch his budget PR as far as possible this spring. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is aiming to stretch his budget PR as far as possible this spring. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe testifies at the House Government Operations and Estimates Committee on March 27 by teleconference. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe testifies at the House Government Operations and Estimates Committee on March 27 by teleconference. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe will testify virtually before a House committee today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe will testify virtually before a House committee today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Canada's next governor general, Mary Simon, pictured at the Canadian Museum of History on July 6, 2021. Ms. Simon, the first Indigenous person appointed to the role, will head to the Senate Chamber for her installation ceremony this morning. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Canada's next governor general, Mary Simon, pictured at the Canadian Museum of History on July 6, 2021. Ms. Simon, the first Indigenous person appointed to the role, will head to the Senate Chamber for her installation ceremony this morning. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough pictured speaking at a press conference in West Block in September, 2020. Ms. Qualtrough will be in Tokyo, Japan today to cheer on Team Canada athletes during the opening ceremony of the 2020 Olympic Games. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough pictured speaking at a press conference in West Block in September, 2020. Ms. Qualtrough will be in Tokyo, Japan today to cheer on Team Canada athletes during the opening ceremony of the 2020 Olympic Games. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Mark Carney, former governor of the Bank of Canada, pictured during a press conference. Mr. Carney has decided he will not throw his hat into the ring in the next election, as he’s already made commitments to help in the global fight against climate change. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Mark Carney, former governor of the Bank of Canada, pictured during a press conference. Mr. Carney has decided he will not throw his hat into the ring in the next election, as he’s already made commitments to help in the global fight against climate change. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Health Minister Patty Hajdu, left, Public SafetyMinister Bill Blair were among the officials on Monday who announced a loosening of border restrictions. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Health Minister Patty Hajdu, left, Public SafetyMinister Bill Blair were among the officials on Monday who announced a loosening of border restrictions. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been making a number of announcements as of late. Monday is no different, with an afternoon presser planned, related to housing. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been making a number of announcements as of late. Monday is no different, with an afternoon presser planned, related to housing. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
On July 15 the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service charged Gen. Jonathan Vance, former chief of the defence staff, with one count of obstruction of justice. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
On July 15 the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service charged Gen. Jonathan Vance, former chief of the defence staff, with one count of obstruction of justice. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra, pictured in January 2019, will be in Victoria, B.C. today at the Ogden Point Deep-Water Terminal for an annoucement surrounding Canada's cruise ship industry. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra, pictured in January 2019, will be in Victoria, B.C. today at the Ogden Point Deep-Water Terminal for an annoucement surrounding Canada's cruise ship industry. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster
New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh pictured in West Block on Jan. 27, 2021, providing an update on his party’s priorities for the parliamentary session. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh pictured in West Block on Jan. 27, 2021, providing an update on his party’s priorities for the parliamentary session. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade