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News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 29, 2025
Freelance interpreters, whose current contracts had been set to expire on June 30, have been offered six-month extensions as Public Services and Procurement Canada seeks to introduce a new Standing Offer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 29, 2025
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 29, 2025
Freelance interpreters, whose current contracts had been set to expire on June 30, have been offered six-month extensions as Public Services and Procurement Canada seeks to introduce a new Standing Offer. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 28, 2025
Marjorie Michel
Health Minister Marjorie Michel—a former Hill staffer herself—has 17 staff currently working in her ministerial office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 28, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 28, 2025
Marjorie Michel
Health Minister Marjorie Michel—a former Hill staffer herself—has 17 staff currently working in her ministerial office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | July 28, 2025
Acadia University's Alex Marland has co-written a new book with Jared J. Wesley and Mireille Lalancette. No I In Team: Party Loyalty in Canadian Politics will be out in October. Handout photograph and book cover courtesy of University of Toronto Press
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | July 28, 2025
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | July 28, 2025
Acadia University's Alex Marland has co-written a new book with Jared J. Wesley and Mireille Lalancette. No I In Team: Party Loyalty in Canadian Politics will be out in October. Handout photograph and book cover courtesy of University of Toronto Press
The Canadian Health Coalition hosts a webinar, 'Continuing the fight for pharmacare, breaking the grip of big pharma,' featuring Dr. Joel Lexchin and Sharon Batt. Monday, July 28, at 12 p.m. ET. happening online: healthcoalition.ca. Image courtesy of Pixabay
The Canadian Health Coalition hosts a webinar, 'Continuing the fight for pharmacare, breaking the grip of big pharma,' featuring Dr. Joel Lexchin and Sharon Batt. Monday, July 28, at 12 p.m. ET. happening online: healthcoalition.ca. Image courtesy of Pixabay
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 23, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney had a 15-member senior team in his office as of July 18. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 23, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 23, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney had a 15-member senior team in his office as of July 18. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 21, 2025
Environment and Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin has hired ex-staffers from the offices of the prime minister, housing minister, natural resources minister, and more. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 21, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 21, 2025
Environment and Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin has hired ex-staffers from the offices of the prime minister, housing minister, natural resources minister, and more. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Kazakhstan's Ambassador to Canada Dauletbek Kussainov, pictured in 2023, will take part in a webinar on July 21 titled “Canada-Kazakhstan Relations: Seizing New Opportunities in a Changing World." The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Kazakhstan's Ambassador to Canada Dauletbek Kussainov, pictured in 2023, will take part in a webinar on July 21 titled “Canada-Kazakhstan Relations: Seizing New Opportunities in a Changing World." The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 16, 2025
Mark Carney
A recent disclosure from the ethics commissioner on Mark Carney’s conflicts of interests details a diverse portfolio of private investments which opposition parties say amounts to levels of conflicts of interest ‘like we have never seen before from a Canadian prime minister.’ The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 16, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 16, 2025
Mark Carney
A recent disclosure from the ethics commissioner on Mark Carney’s conflicts of interests details a diverse portfolio of private investments which opposition parties say amounts to levels of conflicts of interest ‘like we have never seen before from a Canadian prime minister.’ The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 16, 2025
Anita Anand
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has seven confirmed staffers officially working in her office as of mid-July. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 16, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 16, 2025
Anita Anand
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has seven confirmed staffers officially working in her office as of mid-July. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 16, 2025
Five cranes currently surround Centre Block. Three sit inside the Parliament Welcome Centre pit to facilitate construction of the new underground complex, with two flanking Centre Block's east and west ends to haul material in and out of its internal courtyards. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 16, 2025
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 16, 2025
Five cranes currently surround Centre Block. Three sit inside the Parliament Welcome Centre pit to facilitate construction of the new underground complex, with two flanking Centre Block's east and west ends to haul material in and out of its internal courtyards. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 14, 2025
International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu has filled some key staff positions in his new ministerial office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 14, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 14, 2025
International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu has filled some key staff positions in his new ministerial office. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Mark Carney
At a June 20 press conference, following Bill C-5's passing, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced he would meet with First Nations rights holders to discuss the bill. Buckley Belanger, secretary of state for rural development; Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty; and Liberal MPs Natilien Joseph and Jaime Battiste were also in attendance. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Mark Carney
At a June 20 press conference, following Bill C-5's passing, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced he would meet with First Nations rights holders to discuss the bill. Buckley Belanger, secretary of state for rural development; Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty; and Liberal MPs Natilien Joseph and Jaime Battiste were also in attendance. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 10, 2025
François-Philippe Champagne
Finance and National Revenue Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks with reporters in the West Block on May 14, while his director of communications, Audrey Milette, left, looks on. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 10, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 10, 2025
François-Philippe Champagne
Finance and National Revenue Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks with reporters in the West Block on May 14, while his director of communications, Audrey Milette, left, looks on. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 7, 2025
Canada-U.S Trade, One Canadian Economy, and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister and Privy Council President Dominic LeBlanc, centre, has 15 staffers confirmed in his office so far. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 7, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 7, 2025
Canada-U.S Trade, One Canadian Economy, and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister and Privy Council President Dominic LeBlanc, centre, has 15 staffers confirmed in his office so far. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | July 7, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney , pictured on May 25, 2025, on the Hill, is promising dramatic productivity growth and to build the fastest growing economy in the G7. These are high bars, writes Nelson Wiseman. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | July 7, 2025
Opinion | BY NELSON WISEMAN | July 7, 2025
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney , pictured on May 25, 2025, on the Hill, is promising dramatic productivity growth and to build the fastest growing economy in the G7. These are high bars, writes Nelson Wiseman. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Painted woman
The Macdonald-Laurier Institute is hosting a webinar: 'AI Policy in Canada: A Unique Path Between the EU and U.S.,' exploring key legislative developments, evolving regulatory frameworks, and their implications for innovation, privacy, equity, and global competitiveness. Monday, July 7, at 1 p.m. ET happening online. Register via Eventbrite. Image courtesy of Pixabay
Painted woman
The Macdonald-Laurier Institute is hosting a webinar: 'AI Policy in Canada: A Unique Path Between the EU and U.S.,' exploring key legislative developments, evolving regulatory frameworks, and their implications for innovation, privacy, equity, and global competitiveness. Monday, July 7, at 1 p.m. ET happening online. Register via Eventbrite. Image courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 7, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference in the West Block on June 19, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 7, 2025
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 7, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference in the West Block on June 19, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | July 2, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured, signed the introduction to the Privy Council Office's recently-published plan, which incoming Privy Council Clerk Michael Sabia will be expected to execute. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | July 2, 2025
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | July 2, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured, signed the introduction to the Privy Council Office's recently-published plan, which incoming Privy Council Clerk Michael Sabia will be expected to execute. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 2, 2025
The Senators who sit on the Canadian Pride Caucus are Duncan Wilson, top left, Kristopher Wells, Kim Pate, René Cormier, bottom left, Marnie McBean, and Martine Hébert. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and courtesy of the Senate of Canada
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 2, 2025
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | July 2, 2025
The Senators who sit on the Canadian Pride Caucus are Duncan Wilson, top left, Kristopher Wells, Kim Pate, René Cormier, bottom left, Marnie McBean, and Martine Hébert. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and courtesy of the Senate of Canada
People pictured on July 1, 2023, at the Canada Day festivities at LeBreton Flats in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
People pictured on July 1, 2023, at the Canada Day festivities at LeBreton Flats in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | June 30, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney is still doing well in public opinion polls, despite some of his controversial and contentious moves, so far, Susan Riley writes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | June 30, 2025
Opinion | BY SUSAN RILEY | June 30, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney is still doing well in public opinion polls, despite some of his controversial and contentious moves, so far, Susan Riley writes. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | June 30, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney leaves the West Block on June 5, 2025. Carney has extricated himself from the clutches of the avaricious U.S. president, by promising to spend five per cent of Canada's GDP on defence, but he now faces the biggest test of his professional career: his credibility, writes Doug Roche. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | June 30, 2025
Opinion | BY DOUGLAS ROCHE | June 30, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney leaves the West Block on June 5, 2025. Carney has extricated himself from the clutches of the avaricious U.S. president, by promising to spend five per cent of Canada's GDP on defence, but he now faces the biggest test of his professional career: his credibility, writes Doug Roche. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LORI TURNBULL | June 30, 2025
Michael Sabia, who starts his new job as Clerk of the Privy Council Office on July 7, is an agent of change in his own right. Both his private sector leadership experience, and his time as the deputy minister of finance during the COVID-19 pandemic, have given him a wealth of experience as an outside-the-box thinker who gets things done. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY LORI TURNBULL | June 30, 2025
Opinion | BY LORI TURNBULL | June 30, 2025
Michael Sabia, who starts his new job as Clerk of the Privy Council Office on July 7, is an agent of change in his own right. Both his private sector leadership experience, and his time as the deputy minister of finance during the COVID-19 pandemic, have given him a wealth of experience as an outside-the-box thinker who gets things done. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MARLO GLASS | June 27, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney is reportedly willing to discipline top bureaucrats who aren’t meeting his standards and delivering on his 'nation-building' agenda. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MARLO GLASS | June 27, 2025
News | BY MARLO GLASS | June 27, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney is reportedly willing to discipline top bureaucrats who aren’t meeting his standards and delivering on his 'nation-building' agenda. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 25, 2025
The Senate Conservative caucus, now led by Quebec Senator Leo Housakos, recently added three new Senators to its ranks—its first new members since 2013. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 25, 2025
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 25, 2025
The Senate Conservative caucus, now led by Quebec Senator Leo Housakos, recently added three new Senators to its ranks—its first new members since 2013. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 23, 2025
Canada-U.S. Trade and One Canadian Economy Minister Dominic LeBlanc, left, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson, and Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson have further fleshed out their respective ministerial teams. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 23, 2025
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | June 23, 2025
Canada-U.S. Trade and One Canadian Economy Minister Dominic LeBlanc, left, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson, and Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson have further fleshed out their respective ministerial teams. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
The Canadian International Council hosts a webinar, 'Is the Pivot Possible? Evaluating Economic Diversification Options in the Age of Trump,' pictured, featuring former co-CEO of the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Paul Evans, and retired diplomat and host of the Global Exchange podcast Colin Robertson on Wednesday, June 25.
The Canadian International Council hosts a webinar, 'Is the Pivot Possible? Evaluating Economic Diversification Options in the Age of Trump,' pictured, featuring former co-CEO of the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Paul Evans, and retired diplomat and host of the Global Exchange podcast Colin Robertson on Wednesday, June 25.
Opinion | BY VICTORIA DEBOON | August 16, 2018
The spending scandal that engulfed the Senate a few years ago resulted in recommendations from the auditor general on how to boost transparency. As this advice is considered more widely, there will only be more scrutiny on finances, and governments will have to take care to stay on top of them, writes Victoria DeBoon. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY VICTORIA DEBOON | August 16, 2018
Opinion | BY VICTORIA DEBOON | August 16, 2018
The spending scandal that engulfed the Senate a few years ago resulted in recommendations from the auditor general on how to boost transparency. As this advice is considered more widely, there will only be more scrutiny on finances, and governments will have to take care to stay on top of them, writes Victoria DeBoon. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY EMILY HAWS | August 15, 2018
Treasury Board Secretary Peter Wallace, who started the job in April and is pictured at a June committee meeting, will have more than a year of experience under his belt before the department starts transition planning in the lead-up to the 2019 election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY EMILY HAWS | August 15, 2018
News | BY EMILY HAWS | August 15, 2018
Treasury Board Secretary Peter Wallace, who started the job in April and is pictured at a June committee meeting, will have more than a year of experience under his belt before the department starts transition planning in the lead-up to the 2019 election. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 15, 2018
New Fisheries and Oceans Minister Jonathan Wilkinson is pictured with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Governor General Julie Payette during his swearing-in ceremony on July 18. The minister has a new operations director in his office, Laura Mitchell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 15, 2018
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 15, 2018
New Fisheries and Oceans Minister Jonathan Wilkinson is pictured with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Governor General Julie Payette during his swearing-in ceremony on July 18. The minister has a new operations director in his office, Laura Mitchell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 6, 2018
The West Block's new, curved glass roof, as seen from above, will help increase the building's energy efficiencies, but the system that's been installed within it to control light streaming into the interim House of Commons Chamber is only warrantied for five years, documents show. Photograph courtesy of Public Services and Procurement Canada
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 6, 2018
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 6, 2018
The West Block's new, curved glass roof, as seen from above, will help increase the building's energy efficiencies, but the system that's been installed within it to control light streaming into the interim House of Commons Chamber is only warrantied for five years, documents show. Photograph courtesy of Public Services and Procurement Canada
News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 6, 2018
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office is seeking 'honest feedback' from political aides working for Liberal MPs, cabinet ministers, and his own office about the workplace culture on Parliament Hill, according to an email obtained by The Hill Times. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 6, 2018
News | BY ABBAS RANA | August 6, 2018
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office is seeking 'honest feedback' from political aides working for Liberal MPs, cabinet ministers, and his own office about the workplace culture on Parliament Hill, according to an email obtained by The Hill Times. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 6, 2018
New Intergovernmental Affairs, Northern Affairs, and Internal Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, picture with his wife New Brunswick provincial court judge Jolène Richard on July 18 at Rideau Hall. Mr. LeBlanc has hired Ryan Dunn, who exited his role as the PMO's director of issues management to become his chief of staff. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 6, 2018
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | August 6, 2018
New Intergovernmental Affairs, Northern Affairs, and Internal Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, picture with his wife New Brunswick provincial court judge Jolène Richard on July 18 at Rideau Hall. Mr. LeBlanc has hired Ryan Dunn, who exited his role as the PMO's director of issues management to become his chief of staff. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY EMILY HAWS | July 25, 2018
The work of newly minted Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction Bill Blair will be backstopped by Public Safety associate deputy minister Vincent Rigby. Mr. Blair, centre, is pictured at last week's cabinet shuffle with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Governor General Julie Payette. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY EMILY HAWS | July 25, 2018
FeatureBY EMILY HAWS | July 25, 2018
The work of newly minted Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction Bill Blair will be backstopped by Public Safety associate deputy minister Vincent Rigby. Mr. Blair, centre, is pictured at last week's cabinet shuffle with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Governor General Julie Payette. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY CHARELLE EVELYN | July 18, 2018
Although the shiny new West Block won’t be the House of Commons’ full-time home until 2019, MPs are already making moves out of Centre Block in anticipation of its decade-long shut down. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY CHARELLE EVELYN | July 18, 2018
News | BY CHARELLE EVELYN | July 18, 2018
Although the shiny new West Block won’t be the House of Commons’ full-time home until 2019, MPs are already making moves out of Centre Block in anticipation of its decade-long shut down. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY EMILY HAWS | July 11, 2018
Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada president Debi Daviau said part of the holdup is dealing with Phoenix damages is that Public Services and Procurement Canada is having a hard time getting the data to understand the scope of the problem. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY EMILY HAWS | July 11, 2018
News | BY EMILY HAWS | July 11, 2018
Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada president Debi Daviau said part of the holdup is dealing with Phoenix damages is that Public Services and Procurement Canada is having a hard time getting the data to understand the scope of the problem. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY EMILY HAWS | July 11, 2018
PCO clerk Michael Wernick, left, should be taking a more active role in fixing Phoenix, say union heads Debi Daviau, centre, and Chris Aylward. The Hill Times file photograph, photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade
News | BY EMILY HAWS | July 11, 2018
News | BY EMILY HAWS | July 11, 2018
PCO clerk Michael Wernick, left, should be taking a more active role in fixing Phoenix, say union heads Debi Daviau, centre, and Chris Aylward. The Hill Times file photograph, photographs by Sam Garcia and Andrew Meade