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Quebec Premier François Legault announced his resignation on Jan. 14, leaving the party he founded, the CAQ, to elect a new leader months ahead of a provincial election, currently set for the end of October. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 17, 2025
The Red Chamber's executive Senate Internal Economy committee recently tweaked some of its procedures. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 17, 2025
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | December 17, 2025
The Red Chamber's executive Senate Internal Economy committee recently tweaked some of its procedures. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 28, 2025
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 | November 28, 2025
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | November 28, 2025
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
Opinion | BY DANIEL ZEKVELD | November 19, 2025
Other jurisdictions are demonstrating that user privacy and protecting children from pornography are not mutually exclusive, writes Daniel Zekveld. Unsplash photograph by Alvaro Uribe
Opinion | BY DANIEL ZEKVELD | November 19, 2025
Opinion | BY DANIEL ZEKVELD | November 19, 2025
Other jurisdictions are demonstrating that user privacy and protecting children from pornography are not mutually exclusive, writes Daniel Zekveld. Unsplash photograph by Alvaro Uribe
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | November 19, 2025
Mandy Gull-Masty
Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty. This government would be well advised to find some humility, and work with the strong allies in the Senate who advocate for the well-being of Indigenous Peoples, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | November 19, 2025
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | November 19, 2025
Mandy Gull-Masty
Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty. This government would be well advised to find some humility, and work with the strong allies in the Senate who advocate for the well-being of Indigenous Peoples, writes Rose LeMay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY GRACE BESTARD | October 27, 2025
Marilou McPhedran
Senator Marilou McPhedran has made youth a primary focus since joining the Red Chamber. Her Vote 16 Act aims to lower the voting age from 18 to 16 in Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY GRACE BESTARD | October 27, 2025
News | BY GRACE BESTARD | October 27, 2025
Marilou McPhedran
Senator Marilou McPhedran has made youth a primary focus since joining the Red Chamber. Her Vote 16 Act aims to lower the voting age from 18 to 16 in Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ZAINAB AL-MEHDAR | July 22, 2021
Senator Judith Keating attending Senators Swearing-in Ceremony on January 31 courtesy of the Senate.
News | BY ZAINAB AL-MEHDAR | July 22, 2021
News | BY ZAINAB AL-MEHDAR | July 22, 2021
Senator Judith Keating attending Senators Swearing-in Ceremony on January 31 courtesy of the Senate.
Feature | BY ALICE CHEN | July 21, 2021
Jeff O’Reilly, former general manager at Darcy McGee’s on Sparks Street, has landed a new gig managing a new cider bar and events centre at Saunders Farm. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY ALICE CHEN | July 21, 2021
Feature | BY ALICE CHEN | July 21, 2021
Jeff O’Reilly, former general manager at Darcy McGee’s on Sparks Street, has landed a new gig managing a new cider bar and events centre at Saunders Farm. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY ALICE CHEN | February 24, 2021
David Coletto, founder and CEO of Abacus Data, is releasing a podcast called Infocus. It will explore the intersection of public opinion research, public affairs, and public policy at a high level. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY ALICE CHEN | February 24, 2021
Feature | BY ALICE CHEN | February 24, 2021
David Coletto, founder and CEO of Abacus Data, is releasing a podcast called Infocus. It will explore the intersection of public opinion research, public affairs, and public policy at a high level. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY ALICE CHEN | January 27, 2021
Sen. Paula Simons, centre, is pictured at her Senate swearing-in on Oct. 16, 2018, with then-senator André Pratte, left, and Sen. Peter Harder, right. She recently released a new season of her podcast Alberta Unbound, exploring the culture and identity of Albertans. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY ALICE CHEN | January 27, 2021
Feature | BY ALICE CHEN | January 27, 2021
Sen. Paula Simons, centre, is pictured at her Senate swearing-in on Oct. 16, 2018, with then-senator André Pratte, left, and Sen. Peter Harder, right. She recently released a new season of her podcast Alberta Unbound, exploring the culture and identity of Albertans. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | November 20, 2019
Conservative MP Nelly Shin, pictured in a meeting room in the West Block building, is Canada's first-ever Member of Parliament of Korean descent. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | November 20, 2019
Feature | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | November 20, 2019
Conservative MP Nelly Shin, pictured in a meeting room in the West Block building, is Canada's first-ever Member of Parliament of Korean descent. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | June 19, 2019
Before there were the current Members of the 42nd Parliament, various visible minority Canadians and Indigenous people made parliamentary history. Compiled by various sources, this timeline is an incomplete record and relies on both self-identification and published reports from, the Library of Parliament, Senate of Canada biographies, The Canadian Encyclopedia, and media stories. House of Commons photograph by Bernard Thibodeau
Feature | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | June 19, 2019
Feature | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | June 19, 2019
Before there were the current Members of the 42nd Parliament, various visible minority Canadians and Indigenous people made parliamentary history. Compiled by various sources, this timeline is an incomplete record and relies on both self-identification and published reports from, the Library of Parliament, Senate of Canada biographies, The Canadian Encyclopedia, and media stories. House of Commons photograph by Bernard Thibodeau
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | February 28, 2018
Sen. Lynn Beyak argued before the Senate Monday night that a motion to remove her website, where she posted letters her colleagues have described as racist, violates her parliamentary privilege. The Hill Times file photograph
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | February 28, 2018
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | February 28, 2018
Sen. Lynn Beyak argued before the Senate Monday night that a motion to remove her website, where she posted letters her colleagues have described as racist, violates her parliamentary privilege. The Hill Times file photograph
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | August 30, 2017
Liberal MP John McKay, pictured at a committee meeting in 2011, says Canada should join the U.S.-led continental missile-defence shield, regaining a say in its sovereignty over defence in light of increasing North Korean threats and technological capabilities. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | August 30, 2017
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | August 30, 2017
Liberal MP John McKay, pictured at a committee meeting in 2011, says Canada should join the U.S.-led continental missile-defence shield, regaining a say in its sovereignty over defence in light of increasing North Korean threats and technological capabilities. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright
Feature | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | May 17, 2017
Liberal Senator Mobina Jaffer hands out her homemade mini gulab jamuns, which she worked eight hours to prepare, at the Asian Heritage Month reception last week at the Sir John A. MacDonald Building. Martin Lipman photograph courtesy of the Senate of Canada
Feature | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | May 17, 2017
Feature | BY SHRUTI SHEKAR | May 17, 2017
Liberal Senator Mobina Jaffer hands out her homemade mini gulab jamuns, which she worked eight hours to prepare, at the Asian Heritage Month reception last week at the Sir John A. MacDonald Building. Martin Lipman photograph courtesy of the Senate of Canada
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | November 23, 2016
Liberal MP Pam Damoff rose in the House last week to mark the passing of Tim Robertson from the fatal neurological disease Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, commonly known by its acronym ALS. Mr. Robertson, pictured with Ms. Damoff, centre, his wife Beth and sons Barry and Jeff, relied on a wheelchair to move, yet still canvassed for Ms. Damoff in the 2015 election campaign. Photo courtesy of the Twitter account of Pam Damoff
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | November 23, 2016
News | BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI | November 23, 2016
Liberal MP Pam Damoff rose in the House last week to mark the passing of Tim Robertson from the fatal neurological disease Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, commonly known by its acronym ALS. Mr. Robertson, pictured with Ms. Damoff, centre, his wife Beth and sons Barry and Jeff, relied on a wheelchair to move, yet still canvassed for Ms. Damoff in the 2015 election campaign. Photo courtesy of the Twitter account of Pam Damoff
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 4, 2016
Senate Liberals recently acclaimed Sen. Joseph Day as leader, Sen. Terry Mercer as caucus chair and Sen. Percy Downe as whip. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 4, 2016
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 4, 2016
Senate Liberals recently acclaimed Sen. Joseph Day as leader, Sen. Terry Mercer as caucus chair and Sen. Percy Downe as whip. The Hill Times photographs by Jake Wright