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The Confederation Building is home to some 160 MP offices. Due to its deteriorated state, some renovations have already taken place ahead of the building's full revamp, including roof repairs and window replacement. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 4, 2025
'It's early, but we'll try and set a good tone here,' says Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon of the start of the 45th Parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 4, 2025
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 4, 2025
'It's early, but we'll try and set a good tone here,' says Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon of the start of the 45th Parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | June 3, 2025
As of June 2, 341 of 343 MPs had been assigned permanent office space, but nearly half of those may still be waiting weeks to get the keys to their new home on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | June 3, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | June 3, 2025
As of June 2, 341 of 343 MPs had been assigned permanent office space, but nearly half of those may still be waiting weeks to get the keys to their new home on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | June 2, 2025
Scott Tannas
CSG Leader Scott Tannas called the July 1 deadline 'a little bit concerning,' but says Senators are eager to work with the government to get legislation passed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | June 2, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | June 2, 2025
Scott Tannas
CSG Leader Scott Tannas called the July 1 deadline 'a little bit concerning,' but says Senators are eager to work with the government to get legislation passed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | June 1, 2025
Holding the balance of power in House committees, the Bloc Québécois plans to use its parliamentary leverage to promote Quebec’s interests, says Bloc House Leader Christine Normandin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | June 1, 2025
News | BY ABBAS RANA | June 1, 2025
Holding the balance of power in House committees, the Bloc Québécois plans to use its parliamentary leverage to promote Quebec’s interests, says Bloc House Leader Christine Normandin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | May 30, 2025
Don Davies
Interim NDP leader Don Davies says the party is pushing for additional resources amidst return to Parliament without recognized House status and the fewest seats ever won in the party’s history. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | May 30, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | May 30, 2025
Don Davies
Interim NDP leader Don Davies says the party is pushing for additional resources amidst return to Parliament without recognized House status and the fewest seats ever won in the party’s history. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 1, 2021
NDP MP Lori Idlout, pictured outside the House of Commons Chamber in the West Block building on Nov. 25. Along with speaking Inuktitut in her riding and in the House, Ms. Idlout requested that the sign for her MP office in the Justice Building in Ottawa include English, French, and Inuktitut, and has asked that her name also be shown in syllabics, both on ParlVu and in Hansard, when she rises to speak in the House. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 1, 2021
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 1, 2021
NDP MP Lori Idlout, pictured outside the House of Commons Chamber in the West Block building on Nov. 25. Along with speaking Inuktitut in her riding and in the House, Ms. Idlout requested that the sign for her MP office in the Justice Building in Ottawa include English, French, and Inuktitut, and has asked that her name also be shown in syllabics, both on ParlVu and in Hansard, when she rises to speak in the House. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 26, 2021
Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault, pictured on Oct. 27, 2021, arriving a cabinet meeting at 111 Sussex Dr. In Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 26, 2021
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | November 26, 2021
Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault, pictured on Oct. 27, 2021, arriving a cabinet meeting at 111 Sussex Dr. In Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | November 24, 2021
Treasury Board President Mona Fortier overseas the Access to Information Act which governs how members of the public can request information from federal government departments. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | November 24, 2021
News | BY NEIL MOSS | November 24, 2021
Treasury Board President Mona Fortier overseas the Access to Information Act which governs how members of the public can request information from federal government departments. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | November 23, 2021
News | November 23, 2021
News | November 23, 2021
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 23, 2021
MPs, including New Brunswick Conservative John Williamson, donning a purple scarf, are pictured arriving at the West Block for the first day of the new Parliament on Nov. 22. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 23, 2021
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 23, 2021
MPs, including New Brunswick Conservative John Williamson, donning a purple scarf, are pictured arriving at the West Block for the first day of the new Parliament on Nov. 22. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | November 22, 2021
Treasury Board president Mona Fortier, pictured during a press conference at the Sir John A. Macdonald building surrounding pre-budget consultations on Jan. 25, 2021. Ms. Fortier was moved into the role in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet shuffle on Oct. 26, 2021.
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | November 22, 2021
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | November 22, 2021
Treasury Board president Mona Fortier, pictured during a press conference at the Sir John A. Macdonald building surrounding pre-budget consultations on Jan. 25, 2021. Ms. Fortier was moved into the role in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet shuffle on Oct. 26, 2021.
Opinion | BY DAVE GALLSON | November 19, 2021
We know the long-term mental health impacts of the pandemic will be significant, and right now, we have control over how we prepare to meet the moment and provide support to those who need it, writes Dave Gallson. Unsplash photograph by Matthew Ball
Opinion | BY DAVE GALLSON | November 19, 2021
Opinion | BY DAVE GALLSON | November 19, 2021
We know the long-term mental health impacts of the pandemic will be significant, and right now, we have control over how we prepare to meet the moment and provide support to those who need it, writes Dave Gallson. Unsplash photograph by Matthew Ball
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 27, 2021
Liberal Mary Ng and a staffer are pictured on their way to an entrance to the West Block building, where protection officers are posted at the doors, on Oct. 21, 2020. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 27, 2021
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 27, 2021
Liberal Mary Ng and a staffer are pictured on their way to an entrance to the West Block building, where protection officers are posted at the doors, on Oct. 21, 2020. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY ALICE CHEN | October 20, 2021
Former Liberal cabinet minister Amarjeet Sohi, who served in Prime Minisiter Justin Trudeau's cabinet from 2015 to 2019, was elected as the new mayor of Edmonton on Oct. 18. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY ALICE CHEN | October 20, 2021
Feature | BY ALICE CHEN | October 20, 2021
Former Liberal cabinet minister Amarjeet Sohi, who served in Prime Minisiter Justin Trudeau's cabinet from 2015 to 2019, was elected as the new mayor of Edmonton on Oct. 18. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 6, 2021
The House of Commons Chamber in the West Block, as seen on Feb. 24, 2021. Whether the House and the Senate will decide to resume virtual proceedings is a key question—including as a possible means of accommodating the participation of any unvaccinated MPs, if such a mandate is imposed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 6, 2021
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 6, 2021
The House of Commons Chamber in the West Block, as seen on Feb. 24, 2021. Whether the House and the Senate will decide to resume virtual proceedings is a key question—including as a possible means of accommodating the participation of any unvaccinated MPs, if such a mandate is imposed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KEN RUBIN | August 23, 2021
Information Commissioner Caroline Maynard warned in February that access to information is a 'quasi-constitutional right' that could not be suspended because of the pandemic, but an investigation by The Ottawa Citizen found that the federal government had often made access requests a low priority. Photograph courtesy of Office of the Information Commissioner of Canada
Opinion | BY KEN RUBIN | August 23, 2021
Opinion | BY KEN RUBIN | August 23, 2021
Information Commissioner Caroline Maynard warned in February that access to information is a 'quasi-constitutional right' that could not be suspended because of the pandemic, but an investigation by The Ottawa Citizen found that the federal government had often made access requests a low priority. Photograph courtesy of Office of the Information Commissioner of Canada
News | BY NEIL MOSS | August 11, 2021
Debate continues in the House of Commons over who should be able to see documents containing possible national security concerns. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | August 11, 2021
News | BY NEIL MOSS | August 11, 2021
Debate continues in the House of Commons over who should be able to see documents containing possible national security concerns. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade