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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 SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | February 26, 2020
Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos must table the main spending estimates by March 1. In the past two years, a pilot project meant they could be tabled later, by April 16, so the government could table its budget first and align the two documents. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | February 26, 2020
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | February 26, 2020
Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos must table the main spending estimates by March 1. In the past two years, a pilot project meant they could be tabled later, by April 16, so the government could table its budget first and align the two documents. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | February 19, 2020
Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry Navdeep Bains, left, and Minister of Digital Government Joyce Murray, right. 'We are increasingly looking to utilize artificial intelligence to make or assist in making administrative decisions to improve service to Canadians,' said Ms. Murray. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | February 19, 2020
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | February 19, 2020
Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry Navdeep Bains, left, and Minister of Digital Government Joyce Murray, right. 'We are increasingly looking to utilize artificial intelligence to make or assist in making administrative decisions to improve service to Canadians,' said Ms. Murray. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | February 10, 2020
Senator Raymonde Saint-Germain is the chair of the Senate's Human Resources Subcommittee, and the deputy leader of the Independent Senators Group. She called for a new study on the limits of parliamentary privilege for Senators in harassment investigations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | February 10, 2020
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | February 10, 2020
Senator Raymonde Saint-Germain is the chair of the Senate's Human Resources Subcommittee, and the deputy leader of the Independent Senators Group. She called for a new study on the limits of parliamentary privilege for Senators in harassment investigations. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NDP MP DON DAVIES | February 3, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh, pictured on Nov. 14, 2019, in the prime minister's West Block office. Mr. Davies says Mr. Singh has written to the prime minister and other opposition leaders seeking input on the NDP's pharmacare private member's bill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NDP MP DON DAVIES | February 3, 2020
Opinion | BY NDP MP DON DAVIES | February 3, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh, pictured on Nov. 14, 2019, in the prime minister's West Block office. Mr. Davies says Mr. Singh has written to the prime minister and other opposition leaders seeking input on the NDP's pharmacare private member's bill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 3, 2020
Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux, parliamentary secretary to the government House leader, says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Government House Leader Pablo Rodriguez are aware of his ideas, in general terms, and are supportive of initiating the dialogue with all parties. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 3, 2020
News | BY ABBAS RANA | February 3, 2020
Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux, parliamentary secretary to the government House leader, says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Government House Leader Pablo Rodriguez are aware of his ideas, in general terms, and are supportive of initiating the dialogue with all parties. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | January 20, 2020
Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, announced their intention to pare back their official royal duties and live in Canada part time on Jan. 8. Photograph courtesy of @SussexRoyal Instagram
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | January 20, 2020
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | January 20, 2020
Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, announced their intention to pare back their official royal duties and live in Canada part time on Jan. 8. Photograph courtesy of @SussexRoyal Instagram
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | December 16, 2019
Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos, pictured arriving to Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Nov. 20, 2019, for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet unveiling, following the October election. Mr. Duclos was formerly minister of Families, Children and Social Development in Mr. Trudeau's first government.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | December 16, 2019
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | December 16, 2019
Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos, pictured arriving to Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Nov. 20, 2019, for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet unveiling, following the October election. Mr. Duclos was formerly minister of Families, Children and Social Development in Mr. Trudeau's first government.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PALAK MANGAT | December 11, 2019
Conservative Whip Mark Strahl, left, and NDP House Leader Peter Julian, pictured in 2017 at a Board of Internal Economy Committee meeting, say the issue the NDP raised about ensuring all recognized parties are represented on steering committees has since been resolved. The Hill Times photograph by Rachel Aiello
News | BY PALAK MANGAT | December 11, 2019
News | BY PALAK MANGAT | December 11, 2019
Conservative Whip Mark Strahl, left, and NDP House Leader Peter Julian, pictured in 2017 at a Board of Internal Economy Committee meeting, say the issue the NDP raised about ensuring all recognized parties are represented on steering committees has since been resolved. The Hill Times photograph by Rachel Aiello
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 11, 2019
Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos tabled the first supplementary spending estimates for 2019-20 on Dec. 5. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 11, 2019
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 11, 2019
Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos tabled the first supplementary spending estimates for 2019-20 on Dec. 5. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | December 5, 2019
Gov.-Gen. Julie Payette, pictured on Dec. 5, 2019, reading the Speech From the Throne setting the Liberal government's legislative agenda for the 43rd Parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | December 5, 2019
News | BY BEATRICE PAEZ | December 5, 2019
Gov.-Gen. Julie Payette, pictured on Dec. 5, 2019, reading the Speech From the Throne setting the Liberal government's legislative agenda for the 43rd Parliament. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | December 5, 2019
Usher of the Black Rod Greg Peters appears before the new House of Commons. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | December 5, 2019
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | December 5, 2019
Usher of the Black Rod Greg Peters appears before the new House of Commons. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | December 2, 2019
Minister of Digital Government Joyce Murray, pictured on Nov. 20, 2019, arriving at Rideau Hall with her husband Dirk Brinkman, shortly before being sworn into cabinet at Rideau Hall in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | December 2, 2019
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | December 2, 2019
Minister of Digital Government Joyce Murray, pictured on Nov. 20, 2019, arriving at Rideau Hall with her husband Dirk Brinkman, shortly before being sworn into cabinet at Rideau Hall in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade