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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
Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu is sponsoring the bill up for debate in the House today, C-38. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu is sponsoring the bill up for debate in the House today, C-38. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Former ethics commissioner Mario Dion will testify about his ruling that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau violated ethics law amid the SNC-Lavalin scandal. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Former ethics commissioner Mario Dion will testify about his ruling that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau violated ethics law amid the SNC-Lavalin scandal. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree is one of eight ministers who will appear before parliamentary committees today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree is one of eight ministers who will appear before parliamentary committees today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Michael Wernick served at the head of the prime minister's civil service department from 2016 to 2019. He'll testify before a parliamentary committee studying the SNC-Lavalin scandal today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Michael Wernick served at the head of the prime minister's civil service department from 2016 to 2019. He'll testify before a parliamentary committee studying the SNC-Lavalin scandal today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
NDP MP Heather McPherson, her party's foreign affairs critic, is leading the charge on the NDP's motion calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, which will be debated and subject to a vote in the House today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
NDP MP Heather McPherson, her party's foreign affairs critic, is leading the charge on the NDP's motion calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, which will be debated and subject to a vote in the House today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, centre, will be accompanied by cabinet colleagues such as Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault, left, and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, right, as COP26 kicks off in Scotland today. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, centre, will be accompanied by cabinet colleagues such as Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault, left, and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, right, as COP26 kicks off in Scotland today. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole pictured following a party caucus meeting on Oct. 5, 2021. Mr. O'Toole and the Conservatives have been adamant that they want to return to a normal parliamentary setting as quickly as possible. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole pictured following a party caucus meeting on Oct. 5, 2021. Mr. O'Toole and the Conservatives have been adamant that they want to return to a normal parliamentary setting as quickly as possible. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
House Speaker Anthony Rota, pictured April 11, 2020, announced yesterday that anyone who enters the House of Commons precinct must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Monday, Nov. 22, the day House resumes sitting, including MPs, staff, and media. Image courtesy of CPAC
House Speaker Anthony Rota, pictured April 11, 2020, announced yesterday that anyone who enters the House of Commons precinct must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Monday, Nov. 22, the day House resumes sitting, including MPs, staff, and media. Image courtesy of CPAC
Senator Marilou McPhedran pictured at a Senate National Security and Defence Committee on April 29, 2019. Sen. McPhedran resigned from the Independent Senators' Group yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Senator Marilou McPhedran pictured at a Senate National Security and Defence Committee on April 29, 2019. Sen. McPhedran resigned from the Independent Senators' Group yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Chief Electoral Officer Stéphane Perrault, pictured Aug. 18, 2021, in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building. Mr. Perrault announced a new seat allocation for the House of Commons on Oct. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Chief Electoral Officer Stéphane Perrault, pictured Aug. 18, 2021, in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building. Mr. Perrault announced a new seat allocation for the House of Commons on Oct. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on Sept. 28, when he announced a cabinet shuffle would happen in October. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on Sept. 28, when he announced a cabinet shuffle would happen in October. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
International Trade Minister Mary Ng pictured during a media availability in Ottawa on Sept. 15, 2020. Ms. Ng spoke with the U.K.’s Secretary of State for International Trade Anne-Marie Trevelyan on the margins of the G20 meeting in Italy yesterday, and discussed how the two countries could work together to continue building close strategic and commercial ties. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
International Trade Minister Mary Ng pictured during a media availability in Ottawa on Sept. 15, 2020. Ms. Ng spoke with the U.K.’s Secretary of State for International Trade Anne-Marie Trevelyan on the margins of the G20 meeting in Italy yesterday, and discussed how the two countries could work together to continue building close strategic and commercial ties. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade