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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 CHARELLE EVELYN | December 3, 2020
Nicholas Marcus Thompson, left, is one of the representative plaintiffs in a proposed class-action lawsuit against the federal government. Former senator Donald Oliver, middle, has long championed the idea of a new federal government Department of Diversity headed by a Black deputy minister, and before leaving politics former MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes, right, introduced a bill in the last Parliament to change the Employment Equity Act. Photograph courtesy of Twitter, The Hill Times file photograph and photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY CHARELLE EVELYN | December 3, 2020
News | BY CHARELLE EVELYN | December 3, 2020
Nicholas Marcus Thompson, left, is one of the representative plaintiffs in a proposed class-action lawsuit against the federal government. Former senator Donald Oliver, middle, has long championed the idea of a new federal government Department of Diversity headed by a Black deputy minister, and before leaving politics former MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes, right, introduced a bill in the last Parliament to change the Employment Equity Act. Photograph courtesy of Twitter, The Hill Times file photograph and photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP SONIA SIDHU | November 23, 2020
Bill C-237 would promote diabetes education, research, training, and improve knowledge sharing on best practices to address the health inequities that arise from this disease, writes Liberal MP Sonia Sidhu of her private member's bill. Photograph courtesy of Pexels/PhotoMIX Company
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP SONIA SIDHU | November 23, 2020
Opinion | BY LIBERAL MP SONIA SIDHU | November 23, 2020
Bill C-237 would promote diabetes education, research, training, and improve knowledge sharing on best practices to address the health inequities that arise from this disease, writes Liberal MP Sonia Sidhu of her private member's bill. Photograph courtesy of Pexels/PhotoMIX Company
Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, pictured in the West Block on Feb. 24. As our federal government continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic, it must also place CEPA reform on top of its political agenda because of its role in keeping Canadians safe, write Robin Edger, Ian Bruce, Elaine MacDonald, and Tim Gray. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, pictured in the West Block on Feb. 24. As our federal government continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic, it must also place CEPA reform on top of its political agenda because of its role in keeping Canadians safe, write Robin Edger, Ian Bruce, Elaine MacDonald, and Tim Gray. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | November 4, 2020
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said in an Oct. 28 speech to the Global Toronto Forum that Canada's fiscal spending is 'limited and temporary,' but noted 'the risks of withdrawing support too soon outweigh the dangers of spending too much.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | November 4, 2020
News | BY NEIL MOSS | November 4, 2020
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said in an Oct. 28 speech to the Global Toronto Forum that Canada's fiscal spending is 'limited and temporary,' but noted 'the risks of withdrawing support too soon outweigh the dangers of spending too much.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | November 2, 2020
Minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada Anita Anand, left, and Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Catherine McKenna. Ms. McKenna, who is also the MP for Ottawa Centre, says she will 'continue to advocate for Garderie Tunney’s Daycare and tenants of PSPC buildings throughout this challenging time.' The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | November 2, 2020
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | November 2, 2020
Minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada Anita Anand, left, and Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Catherine McKenna. Ms. McKenna, who is also the MP for Ottawa Centre, says she will 'continue to advocate for Garderie Tunney’s Daycare and tenants of PSPC buildings throughout this challenging time.' The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | October 29, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government says its ability to assure Canadians that the worst effects of the pandemic would be buffered by federal support was contingent on a 'reset.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | October 29, 2020
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | October 29, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government says its ability to assure Canadians that the worst effects of the pandemic would be buffered by federal support was contingent on a 'reset.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | October 26, 2020
Liberal MP Steve MacKinnon, pictured left on June 12, 2019, and Digital Government Minister Joyce Murray, right, pictured speaking at a Next Generation HR and Pay System. Ms. Murray says she wants 'people in the public service who are interested in this to continue to feel that they can be engaged in the discussion.' The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | October 26, 2020
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | October 26, 2020
Liberal MP Steve MacKinnon, pictured left on June 12, 2019, and Digital Government Minister Joyce Murray, right, pictured speaking at a Next Generation HR and Pay System. Ms. Murray says she wants 'people in the public service who are interested in this to continue to feel that they can be engaged in the discussion.' The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY DAVID BROWNE, DOUG CHIASSON | October 21, 2020
Canada’s diverse ecosystems can be part of the climate solution, with investments in nature-based climate solutions providing opportunities to create more jobs and support Canadians. Pexels photograph by Laura Penwell
Opinion | BY DAVID BROWNE, DOUG CHIASSON | October 21, 2020
Opinion | BY DAVID BROWNE, DOUG CHIASSON | October 21, 2020
Canada’s diverse ecosystems can be part of the climate solution, with investments in nature-based climate solutions providing opportunities to create more jobs and support Canadians. Pexels photograph by Laura Penwell
Opinion | BY NYAMBURA GITHAIGA | October 14, 2020
International Development Minister Karina Gould is pictured on June 1, 2020. Canada is already actively working to improve multilateral co-operation on food security and COVID-19, writes Nyambura Githaiga. In April, Ms. Gould co-convened a UN gathering to discuss the potential impacts of COVID-19 on food security and the need to strengthen food systems. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NYAMBURA GITHAIGA | October 14, 2020
Opinion | BY NYAMBURA GITHAIGA | October 14, 2020
International Development Minister Karina Gould is pictured on June 1, 2020. Canada is already actively working to improve multilateral co-operation on food security and COVID-19, writes Nyambura Githaiga. In April, Ms. Gould co-convened a UN gathering to discuss the potential impacts of COVID-19 on food security and the need to strengthen food systems. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BILL CHAMBERS | October 12, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in his Speech from the Throne, identified supporting developing countries on their economic recoveries and resilience as one of his government's priorities. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BILL CHAMBERS | October 12, 2020
Opinion | BY BILL CHAMBERS | October 12, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in his Speech from the Throne, identified supporting developing countries on their economic recoveries and resilience as one of his government's priorities. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERIKA BEAUCHESNE | October 12, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Throne Speech featured a pledge to 'identify' more ways to tax extreme wealth. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERIKA BEAUCHESNE | October 12, 2020
Opinion | BY ERIKA BEAUCHESNE | October 12, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Throne Speech featured a pledge to 'identify' more ways to tax extreme wealth. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | October 7, 2020
President of the Treasury Board Jean-Yves Duclosis pictured March 16 at the National Press Theatre for a press conference on the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. His department reintroduced the main spending estimates, first tabled in February, which have yet to be approved due to the pandemic. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | October 7, 2020
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | October 7, 2020
President of the Treasury Board Jean-Yves Duclosis pictured March 16 at the National Press Theatre for a press conference on the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. His department reintroduced the main spending estimates, first tabled in February, which have yet to be approved due to the pandemic. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade