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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 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 says the government has secured an additional 20 million doses of Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines, ensuring that Canada can expect to receive 80 million—more than enough to inoculate the entire Canadian population. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the government has secured an additional 20 million doses of Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines, ensuring that Canada can expect to receive 80 million—more than enough to inoculate the entire Canadian population. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured at Rideau Cottage, The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured at Rideau Cottage, The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Public Safety Minister Bill Blair says the government is 'working very diligently to ensure that where the evidence is available, where we have the intelligence, that we’ll deal appropriately with those organizations,' in an interview with CTV. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Public Safety Minister Bill Blair says the government is 'working very diligently to ensure that where the evidence is available, where we have the intelligence, that we’ll deal appropriately with those organizations,' in an interview with CTV. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's not surprised that Beijing hasn't granted WHO investigators access in their efforts to probe the origins of the virus that had claimed roughly 1.9 million people across the world. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's not surprised that Beijing hasn't granted WHO investigators access in their efforts to probe the origins of the virus that had claimed roughly 1.9 million people across the world. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Pro-Donald Trump rioters breached the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday afternoon, forcing the evacuation of politicians who had gathered to certify Joe Biden’s win of presidential election. Screenshot courtesy of CNN
Pro-Donald Trump rioters breached the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday afternoon, forcing the evacuation of politicians who had gathered to certify Joe Biden’s win of presidential election. Screenshot courtesy of CNN
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he expects Canadians to do their part and avoid non-essential travel, while announcing the government is tightening the rules around who can claim sickness benefits. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he expects Canadians to do their part and avoid non-essential travel, while announcing the government is tightening the rules around who can claim sickness benefits. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, pictured on Sept. 18, 2020, in Ottawa after a meeting of Canada’s premiers, is expected to hold a press conference today at Queen's Park to announce a 28-day, province-wide lockdown. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, pictured on Sept. 18, 2020, in Ottawa after a meeting of Canada’s premiers, is expected to hold a press conference today at Queen's Park to announce a 28-day, province-wide lockdown. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Transport Minister Marc Garneau’s department approved design changes to Boeing’s 737 MAX on Thursday in a first step toward seeing domestic flights return to air nearly two years after a deadly crash. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Transport Minister Marc Garneau’s department approved design changes to Boeing’s 737 MAX on Thursday in a first step toward seeing domestic flights return to air nearly two years after a deadly crash. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains says the Gateway Treaty is a significant moment in Canada’s space history. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains says the Gateway Treaty is a significant moment in Canada’s space history. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau yesterday announced a second agreement to bring in early doses of COVID-19 vaccines, pending Health Canada approval. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau yesterday announced a second agreement to bring in early doses of COVID-19 vaccines, pending Health Canada approval. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade