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Prime Minister Mark Carney holds his first post-election press conference in the National Press Theatre on May 2, 2025. Carney appears to have a capacity for risk, and is expected to demand the same of the public service, writes Rose LeMay. This will have to include proper consequences for bureaucrats who make bad decisions. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | June 19, 2025
Government Transformation and Public Services and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound's department has reached agreements with some firms to reimburse approximately $4-million, of which $3-million has already been repaid to the government. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | June 19, 2025
News | BY IREM KOCA | June 19, 2025
Government Transformation and Public Services and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound's department has reached agreements with some firms to reimburse approximately $4-million, of which $3-million has already been repaid to the government. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | June 18, 2025
New Government Transformation and Public Services and Procurement Minister Joel Lightbound says he will prioritize the use of AI to streamline the government procurement process. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | June 18, 2025
News | BY IREM KOCA | June 18, 2025
New Government Transformation and Public Services and Procurement Minister Joel Lightbound says he will prioritize the use of AI to streamline the government procurement process. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 18, 2025
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 LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 18, 2025
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 18, 2025
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 MARLO GLASS | June 10, 2025
Government Transformation, Public Works, and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound said the government has accepted all of the recommendations in an audit looking at federal office space which found that Ottawa has been slow to reduce its footprint. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MARLO GLASS | June 10, 2025
News | BY MARLO GLASS | June 10, 2025
Government Transformation, Public Works, and Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound said the government has accepted all of the recommendations in an audit looking at federal office space which found that Ottawa has been slow to reduce its footprint. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MARLO GLASS | June 10, 2025
Auditor General Karen Hogan’s report showed federal organizations 'frequently did not demonstrate value for money' in dozens of contracts awarded to GC Strategies. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MARLO GLASS | June 10, 2025
News | BY MARLO GLASS | June 10, 2025
Auditor General Karen Hogan’s report showed federal organizations 'frequently did not demonstrate value for money' in dozens of contracts awarded to GC Strategies. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 7, 2020
Centre Block's Hall of Honour is pictured on Dec. 2, facing north. Among the recent plans approved by the Board of Internal Economy was one to enclose the courtyard-like space above the hall and construct an infill that would offer new space on the fourth, fifth, and sixth floors of the building. The exact use of that space is still to be determined. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 7, 2020
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 7, 2020
Centre Block's Hall of Honour is pictured on Dec. 2, facing north. Among the recent plans approved by the Board of Internal Economy was one to enclose the courtyard-like space above the hall and construct an infill that would offer new space on the fourth, fifth, and sixth floors of the building. The exact use of that space is still to be determined. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | December 2, 2020
Inside the belly of the Senate: the Red Chamber is going through major restoration work. Construction workers were surprised to find that the foundation was made of rubble. Work is underway to reinforce it with cement. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | December 2, 2020
News | BY THE HILL TIMES STAFF | December 2, 2020
Inside the belly of the Senate: the Red Chamber is going through major restoration work. Construction workers were surprised to find that the foundation was made of rubble. Work is underway to reinforce it with cement. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 18, 2020
The Centre Block building, pictured on July 15, is likely to see new construction in its previously unused courtyard spaces as part of the massive modernization and renovation project that's now underway. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 18, 2020
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 18, 2020
The Centre Block building, pictured on July 15, is likely to see new construction in its previously unused courtyard spaces as part of the massive modernization and renovation project that's now underway. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 2, 2020
The Indigenous Peoples space, formerly the U.S. Embassy building, at 100 Wellington St. is pictured on Feb. 25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 2, 2020
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 2, 2020
The Indigenous Peoples space, formerly the U.S. Embassy building, at 100 Wellington St. is pictured on Feb. 25. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | November 2, 2020
Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PISPC) president Debi Daviau, left, and Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) national president Chris Aylward. The Treasury Board released new guidelines around ‘Other Leave With Pay’ provisions on Oct. 26, a decision which 'disproportionately' affects women, says Mr. Aylward. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia & The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | November 2, 2020
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | November 2, 2020
Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PISPC) president Debi Daviau, left, and Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) national president Chris Aylward. The Treasury Board released new guidelines around ‘Other Leave With Pay’ provisions on Oct. 26, a decision which 'disproportionately' affects women, says Mr. Aylward. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia & 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 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
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 14, 2020
Construction workers are pictured on the site of the planned underground parliamentary welcome centre in front of the Centre Block building on July 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 14, 2020
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | October 14, 2020
Construction workers are pictured on the site of the planned underground parliamentary welcome centre in front of the Centre Block building on July 15. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PALAK MANGAT | September 9, 2020
Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada, which are overseen by Health Minister Patty Hajdu, posted the highest number of custom public opinion research studies and the highest bill at $2.8-million for 2019-20, according to a recent report. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PALAK MANGAT | September 9, 2020
News | BY PALAK MANGAT | September 9, 2020
Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada, which are overseen by Health Minister Patty Hajdu, posted the highest number of custom public opinion research studies and the highest bill at $2.8-million for 2019-20, according to a recent report. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains and the Trudeau government are facing calls to mobilize private sector capital in support of entrepreneurs. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains and the Trudeau government are facing calls to mobilize private sector capital in support of entrepreneurs. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | August 13, 2020
The work of Procurement Minister Anita Anand, pictured June 2, 2020, speaking with reporters in the West Block, during the pandemic has demonstrated federal procurement can be more agile, says University of Ottawa professor Barbara Orser. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | August 13, 2020
News | BY AIDAN CHAMANDY | August 13, 2020
The work of Procurement Minister Anita Anand, pictured June 2, 2020, speaking with reporters in the West Block, during the pandemic has demonstrated federal procurement can be more agile, says University of Ottawa professor Barbara Orser. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade