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Peter Mazereeuw is executive editor at The Hill Times. He writes and edits The Hill Times' daily subscriber newsletter, Politics This Morning, and hosts and produces its weekly podcast, The Hot Room. Mazereeuw has covered politics and policy for The Hill Times and its sister publications since 2012, and has dug deep into legislation, the Senate, international trade, lobbying, politics, and more. Send your news tips to pmazereeuw@hilltimes.com.

Q&A | NDP leadership contender Heather McPherson on rebuilding the ‘party of big ideas’

  • 'Races are a really interesting and exciting time for any party. They're an opportunity for us to put our ideas forward, our vision for
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 15, 2025
NDP MP Heather McPherson
NDP MP Heather McPherson
Alberta NDP MP Heather McPherson is one of four approved candidates in the running for the party's leadership. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Q&A | NDP leadership contender Heather McPherson on rebuilding the ‘party of big ideas’

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 15, 2025
  • 'Races are a really interesting and exciting time for any party. They're an opportunity for us to put our ideas forward, our vision for

Q&A | NDP leadership contender Heather McPherson on rebuilding the ‘party of big ideas’

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 15, 2025
  • 'Races are a really interesting and exciting time for any party. They're an opportunity for us to put our ideas forward, our vision for
NDP MP Heather McPherson
Alberta NDP MP Heather McPherson is one of four approved candidates in the running for the party's leadership. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New border bill cuts controversial measures, keeps powers to tighten immigration

  • The Liberals have split C-2 in two with the introduction of C-12, which grants the government significant new powers to crack down on asylum
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 14, 2025
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New border bill cuts controversial measures, keeps powers to tighten immigration

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 14, 2025
  • The Liberals have split C-2 in two with the introduction of C-12, which grants the government significant new powers to crack down on asylum

New border bill cuts controversial measures, keeps powers to tighten immigration

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 14, 2025
  • The Liberals have split C-2 in two with the introduction of C-12, which grants the government significant new powers to crack down on asylum
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Anand to visit India and China next week

  • Plus, Carney and Champagne will announce something to 'bring costs down for Canadians'.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 10, 2025
Anita Anand
Anita Anand
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand will meet Indian officials in India on Oct. 12 and 13. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Anand to visit India and China next week

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 10, 2025
  • Plus, Carney and Champagne will announce something to 'bring costs down for Canadians'.

Anand to visit India and China next week

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 10, 2025
  • Plus, Carney and Champagne will announce something to 'bring costs down for Canadians'.
Anita Anand
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand will meet Indian officials in India on Oct. 12 and 13. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Embattled minister faces House committee

  • Plus, the environment commissioner takes questions on the government’s climate plan.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 9, 2025
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is scheduled to appear before the House Public Safety Committee today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Embattled minister faces House committee

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 9, 2025
  • Plus, the environment commissioner takes questions on the government’s climate plan.

Embattled minister faces House committee

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 9, 2025
  • Plus, the environment commissioner takes questions on the government’s climate plan.
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is scheduled to appear before the House Public Safety Committee today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Day two for debate on McGuinty’s military justice bill

  • Plus, a revised border bill could hit the floor of the House today.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 8, 2025
Defence Minister David McGuinty's military justice reform bill is up for debate in the House today, Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon told MPs last week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Day two for debate on McGuinty’s military justice bill

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 8, 2025
  • Plus, a revised border bill could hit the floor of the House today.

Day two for debate on McGuinty’s military justice bill

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 8, 2025
  • Plus, a revised border bill could hit the floor of the House today.
Defence Minister David McGuinty's military justice reform bill is up for debate in the House today, Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon told MPs last week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney meets Trump

  • Plus, the premiers of Alberta, and the N.W.T. will speak in Ottawa.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 7, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting today with President Donald Trump in Washington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and photograph by Wikimedia Commons

Carney meets Trump

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 7, 2025
  • Plus, the premiers of Alberta, and the N.W.T. will speak in Ottawa.

Carney meets Trump

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 7, 2025
  • Plus, the premiers of Alberta, and the N.W.T. will speak in Ottawa.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting today with President Donald Trump in Washington. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and photograph by Wikimedia Commons

Q&A | Reviving a ‘bold and unapologetic’ NDP after a ‘timid’ 2025 platform, with Peter Julian

  • ‘We have to be bold and unapologetic about what we propose to make a difference in people's lives,’ says former NDP MP Peter Julian. 
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 6, 2025
Former NDP MP Peter Julian joins The Hot Room podcast to talk about the campaign, dubbed NDP Renewal, to rebuild the party into a major player on the national scene. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Q&A | Reviving a ‘bold and unapologetic’ NDP after a ‘timid’ 2025 platform, with Peter Julian

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 6, 2025
  • ‘We have to be bold and unapologetic about what we propose to make a difference in people's lives,’ says former NDP MP Peter Julian. 

Q&A | Reviving a ‘bold and unapologetic’ NDP after a ‘timid’ 2025 platform, with Peter Julian

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | October 6, 2025
  • ‘We have to be bold and unapologetic about what we propose to make a difference in people's lives,’ says former NDP MP Peter Julian. 
Former NDP MP Peter Julian joins The Hot Room podcast to talk about the campaign, dubbed NDP Renewal, to rebuild the party into a major player on the national scene. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Day two of the cyber bill’s second reading

  • Plus, the energy minister makes an announcement in Montreal.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 3, 2025
Gary Anandasangaree
Gary Anandasangaree
The House will resume its debate on Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree's Bill C-8 today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Day two of the cyber bill’s second reading

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 3, 2025
  • Plus, the energy minister makes an announcement in Montreal.

Day two of the cyber bill’s second reading

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 3, 2025
  • Plus, the energy minister makes an announcement in Montreal.
Gary Anandasangaree
The House will resume its debate on Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree's Bill C-8 today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

LeBlanc briefs MPs on CUSMA review

  • Plus, the election security task force shares its report on the last election.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 2, 2025
Dominic LeBlanc, the minister for Canada-U.S. trade, will brief committees of MPs and Senators today about the upcoming CUSMA review. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

LeBlanc briefs MPs on CUSMA review

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 2, 2025
  • Plus, the election security task force shares its report on the last election.

LeBlanc briefs MPs on CUSMA review

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 2, 2025
  • Plus, the election security task force shares its report on the last election.
Dominic LeBlanc, the minister for Canada-U.S. trade, will brief committees of MPs and Senators today about the upcoming CUSMA review. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Boswell convenes competition summit in Ottawa

  • Plus, the CLC rallies for Canada Post workers on the Hill.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 1, 2025
Matthew Boswell
Matthew Boswell
Competition Commissioner Matthew Boswell is hosting a summit on competition in Canada's economy today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Boswell convenes competition summit in Ottawa

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 1, 2025
  • Plus, the CLC rallies for Canada Post workers on the Hill.

Boswell convenes competition summit in Ottawa

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 1, 2025
  • Plus, the CLC rallies for Canada Post workers on the Hill.
Matthew Boswell
Competition Commissioner Matthew Boswell is hosting a summit on competition in Canada's economy today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney, Simon to speak at National Day for Truth and Reconciliation ceremony

  • Plus, updates from the ethics commissioner’s files.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 30, 2025
Governor General Mary Simon and her husband Whit Fraser, pictured attending the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event on Parliament Hill in Ottawa a year ago. Simon will help to lead the ceremony again this year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney, Simon to speak at National Day for Truth and Reconciliation ceremony

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 30, 2025
  • Plus, updates from the ethics commissioner’s files.

Carney, Simon to speak at National Day for Truth and Reconciliation ceremony

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 30, 2025
  • Plus, updates from the ethics commissioner’s files.
Governor General Mary Simon and her husband Whit Fraser, pictured attending the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event on Parliament Hill in Ottawa a year ago. Simon will help to lead the ceremony again this year. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Q&A | The legal battle over the ‘notwithstanding’ clause, explained 

  • 'The scope of Sec. 33 must be understood keeping in mind the unwritten constitutional principle of respect for or protection of minorities,' argues University
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | September 29, 2025
The federal government, through Justice Minister Sean Fraser, has asked the Supreme Court to impose some limits on how the notwithstanding clause can be used, but has not taken a position on whether Quebec’s Bill 21 violates the Charter. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Q&A | The legal battle over the ‘notwithstanding’ clause, explained 

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | September 29, 2025
  • 'The scope of Sec. 33 must be understood keeping in mind the unwritten constitutional principle of respect for or protection of minorities,' argues University

Q&A | The legal battle over the ‘notwithstanding’ clause, explained 

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | September 29, 2025
  • 'The scope of Sec. 33 must be understood keeping in mind the unwritten constitutional principle of respect for or protection of minorities,' argues University
The federal government, through Justice Minister Sean Fraser, has asked the Supreme Court to impose some limits on how the notwithstanding clause can be used, but has not taken a position on whether Quebec’s Bill 21 violates the Charter. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Budget watchdog calls government’s fiscal track ‘alarming,’ ‘stupefying,’ ‘unsustainable’ 

  • A new report projects the deficit will 'increase sharply' from $51.7-billion in 2024-25 to $68.5-billion in 2025-26, thanks to the combination of economic weakness,
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | September 26, 2025
Interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques says the government’s fiscal position is 'certainly not sustainable.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Budget watchdog calls government’s fiscal track ‘alarming,’ ‘stupefying,’ ‘unsustainable’ 

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | September 26, 2025
  • A new report projects the deficit will 'increase sharply' from $51.7-billion in 2024-25 to $68.5-billion in 2025-26, thanks to the combination of economic weakness,

Budget watchdog calls government’s fiscal track ‘alarming,’ ‘stupefying,’ ‘unsustainable’ 

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | September 26, 2025
  • A new report projects the deficit will 'increase sharply' from $51.7-billion in 2024-25 to $68.5-billion in 2025-26, thanks to the combination of economic weakness,
Interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques says the government’s fiscal position is 'certainly not sustainable.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney meets Starmer in London

  • Plus, the House debates the cyber security bill.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 26, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney is in London today and tomorrow where he will meet the British prime minister and other world leaders. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney meets Starmer in London

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 26, 2025
  • Plus, the House debates the cyber security bill.

Carney meets Starmer in London

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 26, 2025
  • Plus, the House debates the cyber security bill.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is in London today and tomorrow where he will meet the British prime minister and other world leaders. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PBO reports on Canada’s finances and economy

  • Plus, Carney greets his Irish counterpart in Ottawa.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 25, 2025
Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques will release a report on Canada's economy, and the government's financial picture today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

PBO reports on Canada’s finances and economy

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 25, 2025
  • Plus, Carney greets his Irish counterpart in Ottawa.

PBO reports on Canada’s finances and economy

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 25, 2025
  • Plus, Carney greets his Irish counterpart in Ottawa.
Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques will release a report on Canada's economy, and the government's financial picture today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Anandasangaree’s in trouble

  • Plus, MPs begin debate on the minister's telecomm security bill.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 24, 2025
Gary Anandasangaree
Gary Anandasangaree
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is once again under fire, this time for private remarks he made about the gun buyback program he is leading. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Anandasangaree’s in trouble

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 24, 2025
  • Plus, MPs begin debate on the minister's telecomm security bill.

Anandasangaree’s in trouble

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 24, 2025
  • Plus, MPs begin debate on the minister's telecomm security bill.
Gary Anandasangaree
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is once again under fire, this time for private remarks he made about the gun buyback program he is leading. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney and Zelenskyy press for return of Ukrainian children; Carney to attend reception hosted by Trump

  • Plus, MPs question the auditor general and Defence officials behind closed doors.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 23, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney will co-host a talk with Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy in New York today about children abducted from Ukraine by Russia. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney and Zelenskyy press for return of Ukrainian children; Carney to attend reception hosted by Trump

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 23, 2025
  • Plus, MPs question the auditor general and Defence officials behind closed doors.

Carney and Zelenskyy press for return of Ukrainian children; Carney to attend reception hosted by Trump

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 23, 2025
  • Plus, MPs question the auditor general and Defence officials behind closed doors.
Prime Minister Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney will co-host a talk with Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy in New York today about children abducted from Ukraine by Russia. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Fraser tables his hate crime bill

  • Plus, it’s the second day of Prime Minister Carney’s visit to Mexico.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 19, 2025
Justice Minister Sean Fraser will speak to reporters about the government's new legislation to combat hate crimes today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Fraser tables his hate crime bill

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 19, 2025
  • Plus, it’s the second day of Prime Minister Carney’s visit to Mexico.

Fraser tables his hate crime bill

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 19, 2025
  • Plus, it’s the second day of Prime Minister Carney’s visit to Mexico.
Justice Minister Sean Fraser will speak to reporters about the government's new legislation to combat hate crimes today. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Industry Canada’s annual plan projects $3.9-billion boost to budget by 2027-28

  • The largest increase is tied to what the department categorized as 'companies, investment, and growth' with the budget growing from $3.2-billion in 2024-25 to
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | September 18, 2025
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly is among four MPs responsible for Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada's many files. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Industry Canada’s annual plan projects $3.9-billion boost to budget by 2027-28

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | September 18, 2025
  • The largest increase is tied to what the department categorized as 'companies, investment, and growth' with the budget growing from $3.2-billion in 2024-25 to

Industry Canada’s annual plan projects $3.9-billion boost to budget by 2027-28

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | September 18, 2025
  • The largest increase is tied to what the department categorized as 'companies, investment, and growth' with the budget growing from $3.2-billion in 2024-25 to
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly is among four MPs responsible for Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada's many files. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney heads to Mexico

  • Plus, Politics This Morning talks with the new PBO.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 18, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with the president of Mexico today in Mexico City. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney heads to Mexico

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 18, 2025
  • Plus, Politics This Morning talks with the new PBO.

Carney heads to Mexico

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 18, 2025
  • Plus, Politics This Morning talks with the new PBO.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with the president of Mexico today in Mexico City. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Freeland exits the cabinet (again)

  • Plus, the AFN chief meets the housing minister today.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 17, 2025
Chrystia Freeland has left the cabinet to take a job representing the government in talks on Ukrainian reconstruction. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Freeland exits the cabinet (again)

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 17, 2025
  • Plus, the AFN chief meets the housing minister today.

Freeland exits the cabinet (again)

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 17, 2025
  • Plus, the AFN chief meets the housing minister today.
Chrystia Freeland has left the cabinet to take a job representing the government in talks on Ukrainian reconstruction. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Border bill back on the agenda

  • Plus, we recap the first day in the House, and in QP.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 16, 2025
Gary Anandasangaree
Gary Anandasangaree
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree's Bill C-2 is up for debate in the House today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Border bill back on the agenda

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 16, 2025
  • Plus, we recap the first day in the House, and in QP.

Border bill back on the agenda

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 16, 2025
  • Plus, we recap the first day in the House, and in QP.
Gary Anandasangaree
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree's Bill C-2 is up for debate in the House today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Q&A | Carney’s ‘balancing act’ keeping the ‘elbows up’ crowd happy, with Sheila Copps

  • The Liberals are still in ‘a honeymoon period,’ but the government needs to be careful with the coming cuts, says the Chrétien-era cabinet minister.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | September 8, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney's accelerated spending review carries the risk his cabinet 'may not see all the political landmines that could be waiting for them,' says Chrétien-era Liberal minister Sheila Copps. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Q&A | Carney’s ‘balancing act’ keeping the ‘elbows up’ crowd happy, with Sheila Copps

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | September 8, 2025
  • The Liberals are still in ‘a honeymoon period,’ but the government needs to be careful with the coming cuts, says the Chrétien-era cabinet minister.

Q&A | Carney’s ‘balancing act’ keeping the ‘elbows up’ crowd happy, with Sheila Copps

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | September 8, 2025
  • The Liberals are still in ‘a honeymoon period,’ but the government needs to be careful with the coming cuts, says the Chrétien-era cabinet minister.
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney's accelerated spending review carries the risk his cabinet 'may not see all the political landmines that could be waiting for them,' says Chrétien-era Liberal minister Sheila Copps. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservatives convene in Calgary

  • Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney makes an announcement in Toronto.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 5, 2025
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is among the speakers at the Canada Strong and Free Network's event in Calgary. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

Conservatives convene in Calgary

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 5, 2025
  • Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney makes an announcement in Toronto.

Conservatives convene in Calgary

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | September 5, 2025
  • Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney makes an announcement in Toronto.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is among the speakers at the Canada Strong and Free Network's event in Calgary. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

G7 speakers descend on Ottawa (and Chelsea)

  • Plus, unpacking Poilievre’s promise to end the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 4, 2025
House Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia is hosting a conference of his G7 peers in Ottawa and Chelsea, Que., over the next two days. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

G7 speakers descend on Ottawa (and Chelsea)

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 4, 2025
  • Plus, unpacking Poilievre’s promise to end the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.

G7 speakers descend on Ottawa (and Chelsea)

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 4, 2025
  • Plus, unpacking Poilievre’s promise to end the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
House Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia is hosting a conference of his G7 peers in Ottawa and Chelsea, Que., over the next two days. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Don’t call it a retreat

  • Plus, Poilievre talks immigration in Mississauga.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 3, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney will talk strategy with his cabinet in Toronto today and tomorrow. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Don’t call it a retreat

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 3, 2025
  • Plus, Poilievre talks immigration in Mississauga.

Don’t call it a retreat

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | September 3, 2025
  • Plus, Poilievre talks immigration in Mississauga.
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney will talk strategy with his cabinet in Toronto today and tomorrow. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

GDP report incoming 

  • Plus, the feds wrap a consultation on the new home-building agency.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 29, 2025
François-Philippe Champagne
François-Philippe Champagne
Statistics Canada will publish the GDP report for the second quarter of 2025 today, which will guide the budget process currently led by Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

GDP report incoming 

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 29, 2025
  • Plus, the feds wrap a consultation on the new home-building agency.

GDP report incoming 

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 29, 2025
  • Plus, the feds wrap a consultation on the new home-building agency.
François-Philippe Champagne
Statistics Canada will publish the GDP report for the second quarter of 2025 today, which will guide the budget process currently led by Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade
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Budget consultation extended

  • Plus, the PBO estimates the cost of paying public servants.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 28, 2025
François-Philippe Champagne
François-Philippe Champagne
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is planning to release his first budget in October. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Budget consultation extended

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 28, 2025
  • Plus, the PBO estimates the cost of paying public servants.

Budget consultation extended

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 28, 2025
  • Plus, the PBO estimates the cost of paying public servants.
François-Philippe Champagne
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is planning to release his first budget in October. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Carney and McGuinty meet the troops

  • Plus, Stephen Fuhr meets with the F-35 builder in Texas.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, IREM KOCA | August 27, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to meet with Canadian Armed Forces members in Latvia today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney and McGuinty meet the troops

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, IREM KOCA | August 27, 2025
  • Plus, Stephen Fuhr meets with the F-35 builder in Texas.

Carney and McGuinty meet the troops

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, IREM KOCA | August 27, 2025
  • Plus, Stephen Fuhr meets with the F-35 builder in Texas.
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to meet with Canadian Armed Forces members in Latvia today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney meets Merz in Germany

  • Plus, what MP office budgets look like this year.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 26, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with his German counterpart in Berlin today. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Carney meets Merz in Germany

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 26, 2025
  • Plus, what MP office budgets look like this year.

Carney meets Merz in Germany

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 26, 2025
  • Plus, what MP office budgets look like this year.
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with his German counterpart in Berlin today. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Transport Canada projects 1,000 fewer jobs by 2027-28, with green programs on the chopping block

  • A 41-per-cent drop in planned spending by 2028 is largely due to limited-time funding for certain projects coming to a close, but the department
News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 25, 2025
Chrystia Freeland
Chrystia Freeland
Transport and Internal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland oversees the department, which is forecasting the number of full-time staff will drop to 5,808 in 2027-28, with up to $1.3-billion in cuts to the budget. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Transport Canada projects 1,000 fewer jobs by 2027-28, with green programs on the chopping block

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 25, 2025
  • A 41-per-cent drop in planned spending by 2028 is largely due to limited-time funding for certain projects coming to a close, but the department

Transport Canada projects 1,000 fewer jobs by 2027-28, with green programs on the chopping block

News | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 25, 2025
  • A 41-per-cent drop in planned spending by 2028 is largely due to limited-time funding for certain projects coming to a close, but the department
Chrystia Freeland
Transport and Internal Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland oversees the department, which is forecasting the number of full-time staff will drop to 5,808 in 2027-28, with up to $1.3-billion in cuts to the budget. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Q&A | The Tory path to finding ‘a new narrative’ with Gerry Nicholls 

  • ‘Pierre has to be Pierre,’ says the conservative strategist of how Poilievre can tackle his return to Parliament, January leadership review, and fight against
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | August 25, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre won an August byelection in Battle River–Crowfoot, Alta., and returns to the House this fall leading the official opposition in the House of Commons. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Q&A | The Tory path to finding ‘a new narrative’ with Gerry Nicholls 

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | August 25, 2025
  • ‘Pierre has to be Pierre,’ says the conservative strategist of how Poilievre can tackle his return to Parliament, January leadership review, and fight against

Q&A | The Tory path to finding ‘a new narrative’ with Gerry Nicholls 

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | August 25, 2025
  • ‘Pierre has to be Pierre,’ says the conservative strategist of how Poilievre can tackle his return to Parliament, January leadership review, and fight against
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre won an August byelection in Battle River–Crowfoot, Alta., and returns to the House this fall leading the official opposition in the House of Commons. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney and Trump to ‘reconvene shortly’ 

  • Plus, the Oceans Protection Plan has part of its funding on the line, as per Transport Department’s plan for 2025-26.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 22, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump yesterday. Official White House photograph courtesy of Gabriel B. Kotico

Carney and Trump to ‘reconvene shortly’ 

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 22, 2025
  • Plus, the Oceans Protection Plan has part of its funding on the line, as per Transport Department’s plan for 2025-26.

Carney and Trump to ‘reconvene shortly’ 

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 22, 2025
  • Plus, the Oceans Protection Plan has part of its funding on the line, as per Transport Department’s plan for 2025-26.
Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump yesterday. Official White House photograph courtesy of Gabriel B. Kotico

NATO defence chiefs talk Russia-Ukraine

  • Plus, Joly and Fuhr mark a milestone for the Coast Guard in Finland.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 20, 2025
Chief of Defence Staff Jennie Carignan will meet virtually with other NATO military chiefs today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

NATO defence chiefs talk Russia-Ukraine

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 20, 2025
  • Plus, Joly and Fuhr mark a milestone for the Coast Guard in Finland.

NATO defence chiefs talk Russia-Ukraine

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 20, 2025
  • Plus, Joly and Fuhr mark a milestone for the Coast Guard in Finland.
Chief of Defence Staff Jennie Carignan will meet virtually with other NATO military chiefs today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Anand to meet with Finnish president

  • Plus, Finance Canada reveals part of the government’s legislative plan.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 19, 2025
Foreign Minister Anita Anand is planning to meet with Finnish President Alexander Stubb today in Helsinki. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Anand to meet with Finnish president

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 19, 2025
  • Plus, Finance Canada reveals part of the government’s legislative plan.

Anand to meet with Finnish president

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 19, 2025
  • Plus, Finance Canada reveals part of the government’s legislative plan.
Foreign Minister Anita Anand is planning to meet with Finnish President Alexander Stubb today in Helsinki. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Q&A | How a plastics pollution treaty can send a ‘crucial market signal’

  • Karen Wirsig of Environmental Defence says the recent UN summit on the subject was ‘horribly mismanaged.’
News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | August 18, 2025
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin did not attend the international summit on plastics in Geneva. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Q&A | How a plastics pollution treaty can send a ‘crucial market signal’

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | August 18, 2025
  • Karen Wirsig of Environmental Defence says the recent UN summit on the subject was ‘horribly mismanaged.’

Q&A | How a plastics pollution treaty can send a ‘crucial market signal’

News | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | August 18, 2025
  • Karen Wirsig of Environmental Defence says the recent UN summit on the subject was ‘horribly mismanaged.’
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin did not attend the international summit on plastics in Geneva. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Trump. Putin. Round two in Alaska. Will they, won’t they? 

  • Plus, the energy minister offers cash for clean electricity projects in Ontario.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 15, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin last met face to face in 2018 in Helsinki, Finland. Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead

Trump. Putin. Round two in Alaska. Will they, won’t they? 

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 15, 2025
  • Plus, the energy minister offers cash for clean electricity projects in Ontario.

Trump. Putin. Round two in Alaska. Will they, won’t they? 

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 15, 2025
  • Plus, the energy minister offers cash for clean electricity projects in Ontario.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin last met face to face in 2018 in Helsinki, Finland. Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead

Poilievre speaks in Saskatchewan

  • Plus, Joël Lightbound reveals the site of a new cultural facility in Gatineau.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | August 14, 2025
Pierre Poilievre
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will speak with the press at a stop in Saskatchewan today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Poilievre speaks in Saskatchewan

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | August 14, 2025
  • Plus, Joël Lightbound reveals the site of a new cultural facility in Gatineau.

Poilievre speaks in Saskatchewan

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | August 14, 2025
  • Plus, Joël Lightbound reveals the site of a new cultural facility in Gatineau.
Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will speak with the press at a stop in Saskatchewan today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

McGuinty continues military tour

  • Plus, under pressure from Premier Doug Ford, the central bank shows its work.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 13, 2025
Defence Minister David McGuinty is visiting an air base in Alberta today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

McGuinty continues military tour

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 13, 2025
  • Plus, under pressure from Premier Doug Ford, the central bank shows its work.

McGuinty continues military tour

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 13, 2025
  • Plus, under pressure from Premier Doug Ford, the central bank shows its work.
Defence Minister David McGuinty is visiting an air base in Alberta today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Natan Obed weighs in on the Major Projects law, Carney’s election, and what the North needs

  • At a recent meeting, the prime minister put a lot of ‘issues to rest’ related to the government’s fast-track legislation for major projects, says
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | August 11, 2025
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed has decided to seek a fourth term leading the Inuit advocacy organization. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Natan Obed weighs in on the Major Projects law, Carney’s election, and what the North needs

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | August 11, 2025
  • At a recent meeting, the prime minister put a lot of ‘issues to rest’ related to the government’s fast-track legislation for major projects, says

Natan Obed weighs in on the Major Projects law, Carney’s election, and what the North needs

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW | August 11, 2025
  • At a recent meeting, the prime minister put a lot of ‘issues to rest’ related to the government’s fast-track legislation for major projects, says
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed has decided to seek a fourth term leading the Inuit advocacy organization. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Dabrusin skipping plastics summit; and Carney in Trenton today

  • Plus, FPT sports ministers meet in St. John's.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 8, 2025
Julie Dabrusin
Julie Dabrusin
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin won't be attending an international summit on plastic waste in Geneva, her office has confirmed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Dabrusin skipping plastics summit; and Carney in Trenton today

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 8, 2025
  • Plus, FPT sports ministers meet in St. John's.

Dabrusin skipping plastics summit; and Carney in Trenton today

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 8, 2025
  • Plus, FPT sports ministers meet in St. John's.
Julie Dabrusin
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin won't be attending an international summit on plastic waste in Geneva, her office has confirmed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Métis leaders’ infighting clouds meeting with Carney over Bill C-5

  • Plus, Ready. Steady. The new global tariffs are on the go.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 7, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet will hold a meeting with Métis leaders today The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Métis leaders’ infighting clouds meeting with Carney over Bill C-5

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 7, 2025
  • Plus, Ready. Steady. The new global tariffs are on the go.

Métis leaders’ infighting clouds meeting with Carney over Bill C-5

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | August 7, 2025
  • Plus, Ready. Steady. The new global tariffs are on the go.
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet will hold a meeting with Métis leaders today The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Anand and Champagne court Mexican power players

  • Plus, Carney huddles with the premiers, his cabinet.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 6, 2025
Anita Anand
Anita Anand
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand continues her visit to the Mexican capital today with Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Anand and Champagne court Mexican power players

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 6, 2025
  • Plus, Carney huddles with the premiers, his cabinet.

Anand and Champagne court Mexican power players

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 6, 2025
  • Plus, Carney huddles with the premiers, his cabinet.
Anita Anand
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand continues her visit to the Mexican capital today with Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

L’État, c’est lui

  • Canada faces higher tariffs as Trump’s Aug. 1 deadline arrives.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 1, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to increase tariffs on Canada and other countries beginning today. White House photograph by Daniel Torok

L’État, c’est lui

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 1, 2025
  • Canada faces higher tariffs as Trump’s Aug. 1 deadline arrives.

L’État, c’est lui

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | August 1, 2025
  • Canada faces higher tariffs as Trump’s Aug. 1 deadline arrives.
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to increase tariffs on Canada and other countries beginning today. White House photograph by Daniel Torok

Finance ministers talk fall budget

  • Plus, a U.S. court will hear arguments that Trump's tariffs are illegal.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | July 31, 2025
François-Philippe Champagne
François-Philippe Champagne
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will meet virtually with his provincial and territorial counterparts today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Finance ministers talk fall budget

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | July 31, 2025
  • Plus, a U.S. court will hear arguments that Trump's tariffs are illegal.

Finance ministers talk fall budget

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | July 31, 2025
  • Plus, a U.S. court will hear arguments that Trump's tariffs are illegal.
François-Philippe Champagne
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will meet virtually with his provincial and territorial counterparts today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney to hold cabinet meeting on state of U.S. negotiations and situation in Middle East

  • Plus, a former minister has taken the reins of the Canadian National Exhibition.
FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | July 30, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet virtually with his cabinet this afternoon. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney to hold cabinet meeting on state of U.S. negotiations and situation in Middle East

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | July 30, 2025
  • Plus, a former minister has taken the reins of the Canadian National Exhibition.

Carney to hold cabinet meeting on state of U.S. negotiations and situation in Middle East

FeatureBY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | July 30, 2025
  • Plus, a former minister has taken the reins of the Canadian National Exhibition.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet virtually with his cabinet this afternoon. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Anand talks Gaza in New York

  • Plus, Mary Ng pops up in Singapore.
FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 29, 2025
Foreign Minister Anita Anand is meeting with international counterparts in New York to discuss the crisis in Gaza the future of Palestine. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Anand talks Gaza in New York

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 29, 2025
  • Plus, Mary Ng pops up in Singapore.

Anand talks Gaza in New York

FeatureBY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | July 29, 2025
  • Plus, Mary Ng pops up in Singapore.
Foreign Minister Anita Anand is meeting with international counterparts in New York to discuss the crisis in Gaza the future of Palestine. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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