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Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon, left, and Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer have both signalled openness to NDP interim leader Don Davies' request for additional resources. Bloc Whip Yves Perron, right, says his caucus is exploring potential related permanent rule changes. The Hill Times photographs 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 ABBAS RANA | May 22, 2025
Liberal MPs Greg Fergus, top left, Rob Oliphant, Sean Casey, Sherry Romanado, Francis Scarpaleggia, above left, and Conservative MPs Chris d'Entremont, above centre, and Tom Kmiec are seeking the House Speaker’s position that comes with a salary of $309,000, a chauffeur driven car, an official residence, and a private apartment in the West Block. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, Stuart Benson and photographs courtesy of House of Commons, Liberal Party of Canada and Tom Kmiec
News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 22, 2025
News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 22, 2025
Liberal MPs Greg Fergus, top left, Rob Oliphant, Sean Casey, Sherry Romanado, Francis Scarpaleggia, above left, and Conservative MPs Chris d'Entremont, above centre, and Tom Kmiec are seeking the House Speaker’s position that comes with a salary of $309,000, a chauffeur driven car, an official residence, and a private apartment in the West Block. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, Stuart Benson and photographs courtesy of House of Commons, Liberal Party of Canada and Tom Kmiec
News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 6, 2025
Three-term Nova Scotia Conservative MP Chris d’Entremont, left, pictured with then-Green MP Mike Morrice, who was defeated in the federal election, has officially launched his bid for Speaker of the House of Commons. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 6, 2025
News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 6, 2025
Three-term Nova Scotia Conservative MP Chris d’Entremont, left, pictured with then-Green MP Mike Morrice, who was defeated in the federal election, has officially launched his bid for Speaker of the House of Commons. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 4, 2025
Marc Serré
Liberal MP Marc Serré recently drafted a second letter asking the House Board of Internal Economy to consider changes to resource allocations for MPs. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 4, 2025
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | March 4, 2025
Marc Serré
Liberal MP Marc Serré recently drafted a second letter asking the House Board of Internal Economy to consider changes to resource allocations for MPs. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | December 27, 2024
MPs have disclosed 39 instances of sponsored travel so far in 2024—worth $251,541.66—to the office of Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Konrad von Finckenstein. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | December 27, 2024
News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | December 27, 2024
MPs have disclosed 39 instances of sponsored travel so far in 2024—worth $251,541.66—to the office of Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Konrad von Finckenstein. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | September 30, 2020
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is pictured speaking to reporters on Sept. 15. Printing money and issuing bonds is not the road to fiscal stability, writes Andrew Caddell, and interest rates could rise as the debt increases. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | September 30, 2020
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | September 30, 2020
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is pictured speaking to reporters on Sept. 15. Printing money and issuing bonds is not the road to fiscal stability, writes Andrew Caddell, and interest rates could rise as the debt increases. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | September 30, 2020
The country can’t ‘build back’ and many promises made in the Throne Speech can’t be fulfilled before a vaccine is found, and the Liberals know that, writes Erica Ifill. By the time it rolls out, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will look like he’s managed to keep his hand on the tiller and steady the ship. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | September 30, 2020
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | September 30, 2020
The country can’t ‘build back’ and many promises made in the Throne Speech can’t be fulfilled before a vaccine is found, and the Liberals know that, writes Erica Ifill. By the time it rolls out, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will look like he’s managed to keep his hand on the tiller and steady the ship. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY BRYCE EGER | September 30, 2020
Without high-speed internet, Canadian growers will be unable to implement new technologies that will improve the sustainability of their farms and keep Canada’s agriculture industry competitive on the world stage, writes Bryce Eger. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
Opinion | BY BRYCE EGER | September 30, 2020
Opinion | BY BRYCE EGER | September 30, 2020
Without high-speed internet, Canadian growers will be unable to implement new technologies that will improve the sustainability of their farms and keep Canada’s agriculture industry competitive on the world stage, writes Bryce Eger. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | September 30, 2020
Gov. Gen. Julie Payette reads the Speech from the Throne in the Senate Chamber on Sept. 23. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | September 30, 2020
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | September 30, 2020
Gov. Gen. Julie Payette reads the Speech from the Throne in the Senate Chamber on Sept. 23. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | September 28, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured Sept. 23, 2020, on the Hill before the Throne Speech. While there was a welcome sense of urgency in the Throne Speech in trying to avert a new upsurge in the deadly COVID-19 virus, and a commitment to continue fiscal supports through the crisis, the necessary measures to achieve a successful 'build back better' economy are still missing, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | September 28, 2020
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | September 28, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured Sept. 23, 2020, on the Hill before the Throne Speech. While there was a welcome sense of urgency in the Throne Speech in trying to avert a new upsurge in the deadly COVID-19 virus, and a commitment to continue fiscal supports through the crisis, the necessary measures to achieve a successful 'build back better' economy are still missing, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | September 28, 2020
In the hot seat: Government House Leader Pablo Rodriguez will be responsible for shepherding government bills through the House of Commons. With the opposition parties holding a majority of the seats, it won't be easy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | September 28, 2020
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | September 28, 2020
In the hot seat: Government House Leader Pablo Rodriguez will be responsible for shepherding government bills through the House of Commons. With the opposition parties holding a majority of the seats, it won't be easy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PALAK MANGAT | September 25, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured Friday afternoon, defended the Liberals' Throne Speech that 'very clearly' waded into provincial jurisdiction, saying that 'what this pandemic has shown is that we all do need to work together.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PALAK MANGAT | September 25, 2020
News | BY PALAK MANGAT | September 25, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured Friday afternoon, defended the Liberals' Throne Speech that 'very clearly' waded into provincial jurisdiction, saying that 'what this pandemic has shown is that we all do need to work together.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | September 24, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference after the Liberal cabinet retreat Ottawa on Sept. 16, 2020. Mr. Trudeau's Throne Speech said action on climate change will be a 'cornerstone' of Canada's economic recovery. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | September 24, 2020
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | September 24, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference after the Liberal cabinet retreat Ottawa on Sept. 16, 2020. Mr. Trudeau's Throne Speech said action on climate change will be a 'cornerstone' of Canada's economic recovery. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | September 23, 2020
Government House Leader Pablo Rodriguez, pictured in April, introduced the last-minute deal which the political parties agreed on for a hybrid sitting during this pandemic and presented the motion to change the necessary rules on the day of Parliament’s return on Sept. 23, 2020. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | September 23, 2020
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | September 23, 2020
Government House Leader Pablo Rodriguez, pictured in April, introduced the last-minute deal which the political parties agreed on for a hybrid sitting during this pandemic and presented the motion to change the necessary rules on the day of Parliament’s return on Sept. 23, 2020. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | September 23, 2020
Governor General Julie Payette, pictured as she arrives at the Senate of Canada Building to deliver the Throne Speech. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | September 23, 2020
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | September 23, 2020
Governor General Julie Payette, pictured as she arrives at the Senate of Canada Building to deliver the Throne Speech. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | September 23, 2020
Lobbyists say they will be watching for signals from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the Sept. 23 Throne Speech to give focus to their fall government relations efforts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | September 23, 2020
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | September 23, 2020
Lobbyists say they will be watching for signals from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the Sept. 23 Throne Speech to give focus to their fall government relations efforts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | September 23, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. Hovering over any decision to force an election by either the government or opposition is the possibility of a second wave of COVID-19, writes Bruce Carson. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | September 23, 2020
Opinion | BY BRUCE CARSON | September 23, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. Hovering over any decision to force an election by either the government or opposition is the possibility of a second wave of COVID-19, writes Bruce Carson. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade