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Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne called for a 100-day improvement plan for the agency in early September because it was 'not meeting the expectations of Canadians.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 3, 2025
Reporters stepped inside the historic Centre Block building for the first time in a year on Nov. 26. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 3, 2025
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 3, 2025
Reporters stepped inside the historic Centre Block building for the first time in a year on Nov. 26. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | December 2, 2025
Kelly Block
Conservative MP Kelly Block moved a motion at the House Government Operations and Estimates Committee to compel departments to respond to the Parliamentary Budget Office's information request on Dec. 2. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | December 2, 2025
News | BY IREM KOCA | December 2, 2025
Kelly Block
Conservative MP Kelly Block moved a motion at the House Government Operations and Estimates Committee to compel departments to respond to the Parliamentary Budget Office's information request on Dec. 2. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MARLO GLASS | December 2, 2025
Shafqat Ali
Speaking to reporters on Dec. 1, Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali denied knowing about discussions surrounding public servants returning to the office full-time. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MARLO GLASS | December 2, 2025
News | BY MARLO GLASS | December 2, 2025
Shafqat Ali
Speaking to reporters on Dec. 1, Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali denied knowing about discussions surrounding public servants returning to the office full-time. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | December 1, 2025
Bloc Québécois MP Marie-Hélène Gaudreau says OGGO committee members need to see the results of the contract review requested by ministers to find savings in order to hold the government accountable. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | December 1, 2025
News | BY IREM KOCA | December 1, 2025
Bloc Québécois MP Marie-Hélène Gaudreau says OGGO committee members need to see the results of the contract review requested by ministers to find savings in order to hold the government accountable. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT, ANDREW MEADE | November 26, 2025
The Centre Block Rehabilitation project has an overall estimated budget of $4.5-billion to $5-billion, and construction is expected to wrap up by around 2030-31. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT, ANDREW MEADE | November 26, 2025
Feature | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT, ANDREW MEADE | November 26, 2025
The Centre Block Rehabilitation project has an overall estimated budget of $4.5-billion to $5-billion, and construction is expected to wrap up by around 2030-31. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | January 4, 2025
Jean-Yves Duclos
On Dec. 17, Public Services and Procurement Canada, led by Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, released its 2024 departmental results report which showed a $92-million overall rise in spending from the previous fiscal year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | January 4, 2025
News | BY IREM KOCA | January 4, 2025
Jean-Yves Duclos
On Dec. 17, Public Services and Procurement Canada, led by Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, released its 2024 departmental results report which showed a $92-million overall rise in spending from the previous fiscal year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LORI TURNBULL | January 1, 2025
This year saw many instances of work disruptions, including strikes by public sector employees. The government has proven open to intervening to bringing work stoppages to an end, writes Lori Turnbull. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LORI TURNBULL | January 1, 2025
Opinion | BY LORI TURNBULL | January 1, 2025
This year saw many instances of work disruptions, including strikes by public sector employees. The government has proven open to intervening to bringing work stoppages to an end, writes Lori Turnbull. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 23, 2024
The 2024 fall economic statement includes a number of measures related to the public service, including millions of dollars for modernizing Service Canada locations. The Hill Times photograph by Sophall Duch
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 23, 2024
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 23, 2024
The 2024 fall economic statement includes a number of measures related to the public service, including millions of dollars for modernizing Service Canada locations. The Hill Times photograph by Sophall Duch
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 12, 2024
Black Class Action Secretariat President Nicholas Marcus Thompson, pictured Dec. 10, 2024, centre holding a petition, at a rally with PSAC National President Sharon DeSousa, pictured left in white, and other public service unions outside the Prime Minister’s Office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 12, 2024
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 12, 2024
Black Class Action Secretariat President Nicholas Marcus Thompson, pictured Dec. 10, 2024, centre holding a petition, at a rally with PSAC National President Sharon DeSousa, pictured left in white, and other public service unions outside the Prime Minister’s Office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | December 10, 2024
Garry Hartle, a senior compliance auditor, says the 'absence of external audits will result in a lack of oversight to detect and deter public corruption.' Screenshot courtesy of ParlVu
News | BY IREM KOCA | December 10, 2024
News | BY IREM KOCA | December 10, 2024
Garry Hartle, a senior compliance auditor, says the 'absence of external audits will result in a lack of oversight to detect and deter public corruption.' Screenshot courtesy of ParlVu
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 8, 2024
On Dec. 3, Treasury Board President Anita Anand appeared at the House Government Operations and Estimates Committee to take questions about cuts to the public service. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 8, 2024
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | December 8, 2024
On Dec. 3, Treasury Board President Anita Anand appeared at the House Government Operations and Estimates Committee to take questions about cuts to the public service. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | November 28, 2024
Indigenous researcher Crystal Semaganis says former minister Randy Boissonnault should not remain in Liberal caucus amid allegations his former company falsely claimed Indigenous status in bids to secure federal funds. Screenshot courtesy of ParlVu
News | BY IREM KOCA | November 28, 2024
News | BY IREM KOCA | November 28, 2024
Indigenous researcher Crystal Semaganis says former minister Randy Boissonnault should not remain in Liberal caucus amid allegations his former company falsely claimed Indigenous status in bids to secure federal funds. Screenshot courtesy of ParlVu
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 28, 2024
Bill Blair
Defence Minister Bill Blair says 'Treasury Board has made a decision to exempt the Department of National Defence and the CAF from any other reductions that are currently being contemplated' as feds seek to find $15-billion in savings. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 28, 2024
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 28, 2024
Bill Blair
Defence Minister Bill Blair says 'Treasury Board has made a decision to exempt the Department of National Defence and the CAF from any other reductions that are currently being contemplated' as feds seek to find $15-billion in savings. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | November 27, 2024
Bill Blair
Defence Minister Bill Blair says he is 'in a hurry' to accelerate procurement efforts to meet the urgent needs of the Canadian Armed Forces, but he needs help from the defence industry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | November 27, 2024
News | BY IREM KOCA | November 27, 2024
Bill Blair
Defence Minister Bill Blair says he is 'in a hurry' to accelerate procurement efforts to meet the urgent needs of the Canadian Armed Forces, but he needs help from the defence industry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | November 26, 2024
Randy Boissonnault resigned from cabinet on Nov. 20, following reports that Global Health Imports Corporation, a firm he previously co-owned, described itself as 'wholly Indigenous-owned' in bids for federal contracts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA | November 26, 2024
News | BY IREM KOCA | November 26, 2024
Randy Boissonnault resigned from cabinet on Nov. 20, following reports that Global Health Imports Corporation, a firm he previously co-owned, described itself as 'wholly Indigenous-owned' in bids for federal contracts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 25, 2024
The filibuster has put the approval of estimates, which includes $21.6-billion in proposed government spending, at risk. Clockwise (L-R): Government House Leader Karina Gould, Treasury Board President Anita Anand, Defence Minister Bill Blair, NDP MP Don Davies, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 25, 2024
News | BY SOPHALL DUCH | November 25, 2024
The filibuster has put the approval of estimates, which includes $21.6-billion in proposed government spending, at risk. Clockwise (L-R): Government House Leader Karina Gould, Treasury Board President Anita Anand, Defence Minister Bill Blair, NDP MP Don Davies, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA, NEIL MOSS | November 21, 2024
Defence Minister Bill Blair announced in July that Canada would be purchasing 'up to' 12 new submarines to replace its fleet of four. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY IREM KOCA, NEIL MOSS | November 21, 2024
News | BY IREM KOCA, NEIL MOSS | November 21, 2024
Defence Minister Bill Blair announced in July that Canada would be purchasing 'up to' 12 new submarines to replace its fleet of four. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade