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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
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will hold private meetings with 'energy' executives in Calgary today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will hold private meetings with 'energy' executives in Calgary today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Jenna Sudds was made Canada's minister of families, children and social development in July of 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Jenna Sudds was made Canada's minister of families, children and social development in July of 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland greeted Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre with an elbow bump at a meeting of the House Finance Committee in December of 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland greeted Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre with an elbow bump at a meeting of the House Finance Committee in December of 2021. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne is in the U.S. capital today to hold meetings and talk at a summit. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne is in the U.S. capital today to hold meetings and talk at a summit. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
MPs will debate a motion at committee today to call former public safety minister Marco Mendicino and others to testify about transfers of high-profile prisoners to medium-security prisons. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
MPs will debate a motion at committee today to call former public safety minister Marco Mendicino and others to testify about transfers of high-profile prisoners to medium-security prisons. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan will speak at the Ottawa Conference on Security and Defence this morning. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan will speak at the Ottawa Conference on Security and Defence this morning. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Former U.S. president Donald Trump is officially the Republican Party nominee for president. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons
Former U.S. president Donald Trump is officially the Republican Party nominee for president. Photograph courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc will address the media this morning as the government releases its response to the Public Order Emergency Commission. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc will address the media this morning as the government releases its response to the Public Order Emergency Commission. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Gary Anandasangaree is one of several ministers who are visiting or talking with counterparts in the territories today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Gary Anandasangaree is one of several ministers who are visiting or talking with counterparts in the territories today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Jamil Jivani, pictured, is the Conservative Party of Canada's candidate for the March 4 byelection in Durham, Ontario to replace Erin O'Toole. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Jamil Jivani, pictured, is the Conservative Party of Canada's candidate for the March 4 byelection in Durham, Ontario to replace Erin O'Toole. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Health Minister Mark Holland will sponsor An Act Respecting Pharmacare in the House of Commons. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Health Minister Mark Holland will sponsor An Act Respecting Pharmacare in the House of Commons. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Justice Minister Arif Virani is shepherding a complex and controversial new bill through the House of Commons. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Justice Minister Arif Virani is shepherding a complex and controversial new bill through the House of Commons. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc will testify about the government's invocation of the Emergencies Act in 2022 today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc will testify about the government's invocation of the Emergencies Act in 2022 today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh came to an agreement on pharmacare legislation on Friday. Now, they have to figure out how to take the most credit for the program. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh came to an agreement on pharmacare legislation on Friday. Now, they have to figure out how to take the most credit for the program. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez will meet his provincial and territorial peers in Montreal today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez will meet his provincial and territorial peers in Montreal today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative MP Kelly McCauley chairs the House Government Operations and Estimates Committee. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative MP Kelly McCauley chairs the House Government Operations and Estimates Committee. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is scheduled to address the nation sometime Wednesday evening, during which he's expected to chart his government's strategy for reining in the virus as the number of new cases continue to spike. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is scheduled to address the nation sometime Wednesday evening, during which he's expected to chart his government's strategy for reining in the virus as the number of new cases continue to spike. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says the two provinces' standards 'technically' meet the benchmark. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says the two provinces' standards 'technically' meet the benchmark. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet and Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole both tested positive for the coronavirus and won't be able to attend the throne speech in person. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet and Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole both tested positive for the coronavirus and won't be able to attend the throne speech in person. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says Canada has averaged 779 new cases each day this week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says Canada has averaged 779 new cases each day this week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, pictured with his chief of staff Tausha Michaud, says he would get tested after being exposed to an aide who caught COVID-19. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, pictured with his chief of staff Tausha Michaud, says he would get tested after being exposed to an aide who caught COVID-19. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured with Trade Minister Mary Ng, were poised to hold a presser in the late afternoon on Tuesday outlining Ottawa's retaliatory measures. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured with Trade Minister Mary Ng, were poised to hold a presser in the late afternoon on Tuesday outlining Ottawa's retaliatory measures. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured speaking with reporters on Sept. 14, 2020, before the first day of a two-day fall cabinet retreat in Ottawa. The prime minister said the upcoming Throne Speech will 'give us the opportunity to lay out in detail our approach going forward' and will 'also allow Parliament to hold a confidence vote on this new plan.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured speaking with reporters on Sept. 14, 2020, before the first day of a two-day fall cabinet retreat in Ottawa. The prime minister said the upcoming Throne Speech will 'give us the opportunity to lay out in detail our approach going forward' and will 'also allow Parliament to hold a confidence vote on this new plan.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc pictured in West Block following an Aug. 18 cabinet shuffle. The Liberal cabinet is holding a retreat today, a little more than a week before Parliament returns for the fall. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc pictured in West Block following an Aug. 18 cabinet shuffle. The Liberal cabinet is holding a retreat today, a little more than a week before Parliament returns for the fall. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Former Finance Minister Bill Morneau was found guilty of breaking the Elections Act ahead of the 2019 election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Former Finance Minister Bill Morneau was found guilty of breaking the Elections Act ahead of the 2019 election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade