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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
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett pictured speaking to reporters on Dec. 4, 2019. Ms. Bennett and Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller say that the mistreatment of Indigenous children is a 'tragic and shameful part of Canada’s history' and that residential schools were part of 'a colonial policy' that removed Indigenous children from their communities. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett pictured speaking to reporters on Dec. 4, 2019. Ms. Bennett and Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller say that the mistreatment of Indigenous children is a 'tragic and shameful part of Canada’s history' and that residential schools were part of 'a colonial policy' that removed Indigenous children from their communities. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission's Thursday decision is a victory for the big telecom companies. Photo by Glenn Carstens-Peters on Unsplash
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission's Thursday decision is a victory for the big telecom companies. Photo by Glenn Carstens-Peters on Unsplash
Auditor General Karen Hogan pictured speaking to reporters on March 25, 2021. 'If there is one overall lesson to learn from this pandemic, it’s that government departments need to take action to resolve long-standing issues and to see the value in being better prepared for a rainy day,' said Ms. Hogan, following the tabling of two reports in Parliament surrounding the federal government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Auditor General Karen Hogan pictured speaking to reporters on March 25, 2021. 'If there is one overall lesson to learn from this pandemic, it’s that government departments need to take action to resolve long-standing issues and to see the value in being better prepared for a rainy day,' said Ms. Hogan, following the tabling of two reports in Parliament surrounding the federal government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pictured speaking to reporters on March 9, 2021. Mr. Trudeau said more than half of Canadians have received their first shot of the COVID-19 vaccine, and that if Canadians continue to book vaccination appointments and continue following public health guidelines, 'we’ll all have a much better summer and will get through this crisis once and for all.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pictured speaking to reporters on March 9, 2021. Mr. Trudeau said more than half of Canadians have received their first shot of the COVID-19 vaccine, and that if Canadians continue to book vaccination appointments and continue following public health guidelines, 'we’ll all have a much better summer and will get through this crisis once and for all.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Information Commissioner Caroline Maynard, left, and Seniors Minister Deb Schulte will have MPs’ attention today. The former, with the release of her special report, and the latter as the only cabinet minister appearing before committee Tuesday. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Information Commissioner Caroline Maynard, left, and Seniors Minister Deb Schulte will have MPs’ attention today. The former, with the release of her special report, and the latter as the only cabinet minister appearing before committee Tuesday. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Brig.-Gen. Krista Brodie says she expects the Public Health Agency of Canada to deliver 40 million COVID-19 vaccine doses by the end of June. Photograph courtesy of screengrab
Brig.-Gen. Krista Brodie says she expects the Public Health Agency of Canada to deliver 40 million COVID-19 vaccine doses by the end of June. Photograph courtesy of screengrab
Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin is pictured speaking with reporters during a technical briefing on Jan. 14, 2021. Maj.-Gen. Fortin's case has been referred to Quebec’s prosecution service. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin is pictured speaking with reporters during a technical briefing on Jan. 14, 2021. Maj.-Gen. Fortin's case has been referred to Quebec’s prosecution service. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters Tuesday that he wasn't given details about the allegation against Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin, who has been removed as head of Canada's vaccine rollout. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters Tuesday that he wasn't given details about the allegation against Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin, who has been removed as head of Canada's vaccine rollout. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Maj-Gen. Dany Fortin, pictured during a January press conference, is under military investigation and has left his post at the Public Health Agency of Canada pending its results. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Maj-Gen. Dany Fortin, pictured during a January press conference, is under military investigation and has left his post at the Public Health Agency of Canada pending its results. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Maj. Gen. Dany Fortin is under military investigation and has left his post at the Public Health Agency of Canada pending its results. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Maj. Gen. Dany Fortin is under military investigation and has left his post at the Public Health Agency of Canada pending its results. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade