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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 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
Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says the government is also working on establishing new standards for other items made of plastic. According to the departmental estimate, some 1.8 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions a year would be reduced if the plan were adopted.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says the government is also working on establishing new standards for other items made of plastic. According to the departmental estimate, some 1.8 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions a year would be reduced if the plan were adopted.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Elections Canada's Stéphane Perrault, the agency chief electoral officer, submitted a 'special report' outlining suggested tweaks to election rules, which, if supported by Parliament, would seek to temporarily allow for the vote to take place over a weekend, rather than a single polling day. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Elections Canada's Stéphane Perrault, the agency chief electoral officer, submitted a 'special report' outlining suggested tweaks to election rules, which, if supported by Parliament, would seek to temporarily allow for the vote to take place over a weekend, rather than a single polling day. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured Oct. 5, says the government is going to send reinforcements to support local public health authorities struggling to keep up with testing and contact tracing. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured Oct. 5, says the government is going to send reinforcements to support local public health authorities struggling to keep up with testing and contact tracing. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
New Green Party leader, Annamie Paul, will be squaring off in another race, with the upcoming byelection in Toronto Centre, Ont. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
New Green Party leader, Annamie Paul, will be squaring off in another race, with the upcoming byelection in Toronto Centre, Ont. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured Oct. 1, with his security detail leaving West Block. Mr. Trudeau announced that the government plans to spend $10-billion on infrastructure in a bid to spur the creation of 60,000 jobs. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured Oct. 1, with his security detail leaving West Block. Mr. Trudeau announced that the government plans to spend $10-billion on infrastructure in a bid to spur the creation of 60,000 jobs. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet were back in the House after a COVID diagnosis sidelined them. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet were back in the House after a COVID diagnosis sidelined them. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Procurement Minister Anita Anand says Canada has a deal to purchase 7.9 million rapid COVID tests. The deal is subject to regulatory approval. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Procurement Minister Anita Anand says Canada has a deal to purchase 7.9 million rapid COVID tests. The deal is subject to regulatory approval. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered a stark message before a virtual UNGA, saying the world is due for a 'climate reckoning.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered a stark message before a virtual UNGA, saying the world is due for a 'climate reckoning.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh have reached a deal, which likely means voters will not be heading back to the polls just a year shy of the last election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh have reached a deal, which likely means voters will not be heading back to the polls just a year shy of the last election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade