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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
Parliamentarians are holding meetings in China this week as part of a trip organized by the Canada-China Legislative Association.
Parliamentarians are holding meetings in China this week as part of a trip organized by the Canada-China Legislative Association.
The Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met in Montreal yesterday. Both are the sons of former prime ministers of their respective countries. Screenshot courtesy of Justin Trudeau/Twitter
The Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met in Montreal yesterday. Both are the sons of former prime ministers of their respective countries. Screenshot courtesy of Justin Trudeau/Twitter
While regular sittings of the House have been suspended again until at least May 25, ministerial briefings at West Block have become the norm. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
While regular sittings of the House have been suspended again until at least May 25, ministerial briefings at West Block have become the norm. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the government was 'on the verge' of introducing legislation that would ban assault-style weapons until the pandemic hit and derailed its legislative agenda. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the government was 'on the verge' of introducing legislation that would ban assault-style weapons until the pandemic hit and derailed its legislative agenda. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government's proposal to limit in-person sittings to one day a week, while allowing for a series of mini virtual sessions, balances public health considerations and need for accountability. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government's proposal to limit in-person sittings to one day a week, while allowing for a series of mini virtual sessions, balances public health considerations and need for accountability. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured on April 16, says the government is focusing its efforts on responding to growing concerns of threats to Canada's food supply as the processing sector faces shortfalls in labour due to the pandemic. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured on April 16, says the government is focusing its efforts on responding to growing concerns of threats to Canada's food supply as the processing sector faces shortfalls in labour due to the pandemic. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured April 11, is set to speak with premiers Thursday evening to discuss efforts to boost the wages of low-income front-line workers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured April 11, is set to speak with premiers Thursday evening to discuss efforts to boost the wages of low-income front-line workers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured April 14, says a gradual reopening of the economy is 'still weeks away.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured April 14, says a gradual reopening of the economy is 'still weeks away.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
After taking a couple of days off, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on April 11 on the Hill, is back to the routine of delivering daily pressers today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
After taking a couple of days off, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on April 11 on the Hill, is back to the routine of delivering daily pressers today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadians can expect to brace up to 18 months of physical-distancing measures. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadians can expect to brace up to 18 months of physical-distancing measures. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Government House Leader Pablo Rodriguez says the House administration is 'looking into the possibility' of convening Parliament virtually in four weeks' time. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Government House Leader Pablo Rodriguez says the House administration is 'looking into the possibility' of convening Parliament virtually in four weeks' time. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured April 7, says the government has struck a deal with a number of companies to produce 30,000 ventilators in Canada. It's unclear at this stage whether Canada would be in need of that many, or whether that would be enough to meet enough. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured April 7, says the government has struck a deal with a number of companies to produce 30,000 ventilators in Canada. It's unclear at this stage whether Canada would be in need of that many, or whether that would be enough to meet enough. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade