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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
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
Public Services says construction work around the parliamentary precinct has been scaled back following the Ontario government's two-moratorium on certain projects. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Public Services says construction work around the parliamentary precinct has been scaled back following the Ontario government's two-moratorium on certain projects. 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
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