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Immigration Minister Marc Miller warned provincial governments yesterday to crack down on diploma mills for international students. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Immigration Minister Marc Miller warned provincial governments yesterday to crack down on diploma mills for international students. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has promised to disrupt parliamentary proceedings in the final days of the fall sitting. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has promised to disrupt parliamentary proceedings in the final days of the fall sitting. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Pictured: A banner showing the names of Indigenous children who died in residential schools, which was unveiled in Ottawa on National Truth and Reconciliation Day in 2022. Assembly of First Nations chiefs are voting on a new leader today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Pictured: A banner showing the names of Indigenous children who died in residential schools, which was unveiled in Ottawa on National Truth and Reconciliation Day in 2022. Assembly of First Nations chiefs are voting on a new leader today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Defence Minister Bill Blair. The public will get new data on sexual misconduct in the military today, and a House committee will look into military members' struggles to get good housing. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Defence Minister Bill Blair. The public will get new data on sexual misconduct in the military today, and a House committee will look into military members' struggles to get good housing. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, seen here in March, arrived at COP28 this weekend after launching her government's tax credits for carbon capture and storage. The Hill Time photograph by Andrew Meade
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, seen here in March, arrived at COP28 this weekend after launching her government's tax credits for carbon capture and storage. The Hill Time photograph by Andrew Meade
Government House Leader Karina Gould has proposed a motion to program the remaining stages of debate on Bill C-50 in the House. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Government House Leader Karina Gould has proposed a motion to program the remaining stages of debate on Bill C-50 in the House. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault is leading a Canadian delegation at the UN climate summit in Dubai. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault is leading a Canadian delegation at the UN climate summit in Dubai. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
The HMCS Margaret Brooke in the Davis Strait in 2022. The government is in the midst of procuring a collection of new ships for the Navy. Canadian Armed Forces photograph by Taylor Congdon
The HMCS Margaret Brooke in the Davis Strait in 2022. The government is in the midst of procuring a collection of new ships for the Navy. Canadian Armed Forces photograph by Taylor Congdon
Health Minister Mark Holland is continuing negotiations with the New Democratic Party over legislation to create a new universal pharmacare program. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Health Minister Mark Holland is continuing negotiations with the New Democratic Party over legislation to create a new universal pharmacare program. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne, seen here on Nov. 24, has met with building trades unions about reports that EV battery manufacturers will rely on hundreds of foreign workers to set up federally-subsidized plants in Canada. The Hill Time photograph by Andrew Meade
Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne, seen here on Nov. 24, has met with building trades unions about reports that EV battery manufacturers will rely on hundreds of foreign workers to set up federally-subsidized plants in Canada. The Hill Time photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland are projecting strong economic growth following next year's dip, but the yields will be spread among more people. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland are projecting strong economic growth following next year's dip, but the yields will be spread among more people. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Defence Minister Bill Blair, right, and Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Wayne Eyre will testify about the strains on Canada's military before a parliamentary committee today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Defence Minister Bill Blair, right, and Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Wayne Eyre will testify about the strains on Canada's military before a parliamentary committee today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
CSIS director David Vigneault will testify before the House Science and Research Committee today as it prepares to wrap its study of research partnerships with China. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
CSIS director David Vigneault will testify before the House Science and Research Committee today as it prepares to wrap its study of research partnerships with China. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will release her fall update on the economy at 4 p.m. in the House today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will release her fall update on the economy at 4 p.m. in the House today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, seen here on Nov. 9 with members of his caucus, has looked to amend the Liberals' Affordable Housing and Groceries Act to give regulators more teeth. The Hill Time photograph by Andrew Meade
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, seen here on Nov. 9 with members of his caucus, has looked to amend the Liberals' Affordable Housing and Groceries Act to give regulators more teeth. The Hill Time photograph by Andrew Meade
Get your hot takes ready: The PBO is releasing a report today on the cost of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's three-year carbon tax exemption for heating oil and doubling of the rural carbon top up. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Get your hot takes ready: The PBO is releasing a report today on the cost of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's three-year carbon tax exemption for heating oil and doubling of the rural carbon top up. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc's gun control bill is under scrutiny from a committee of Senators. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc's gun control bill is under scrutiny from a committee of Senators. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is heading to the APEC summit for the rest of the week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is heading to the APEC summit for the rest of the week. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative MP Kelly McCauley, centre, pictured with fellow OGGO committee members Julie Vignola and Gord Johns. The committee meets again today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative MP Kelly McCauley, centre, pictured with fellow OGGO committee members Julie Vignola and Gord Johns. The committee meets again today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, seen here during a press conference on Nov. 7, is meeting with other Asia-Pacific region finance ministers ahead of a global trade summit. The Hill Time photograph by Andrew Meade
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, seen here during a press conference on Nov. 7, is meeting with other Asia-Pacific region finance ministers ahead of a global trade summit. The Hill Time photograph by Andrew Meade
Treasury Board President Anita Anand has released the annual performance reports for each federal department and agency. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Treasury Board President Anita Anand has released the annual performance reports for each federal department and agency. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault will talk about cutting GHG emissions with cabinet counterpart Jonathan Wilkinson at a virtual conference today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault will talk about cutting GHG emissions with cabinet counterpart Jonathan Wilkinson at a virtual conference today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault promised good news by the end of the year, after Environment Commissioner Jerry DeMarco blasted his emissions reduction plan in an audit made public yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault promised good news by the end of the year, after Environment Commissioner Jerry DeMarco blasted his emissions reduction plan in an audit made public yesterday. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault's climate change plan has been evaluated in a report by Environment Commissioner Jerry DeMarco, which will be made public today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault's climate change plan has been evaluated in a report by Environment Commissioner Jerry DeMarco, which will be made public today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, seen here addressing his caucus on Nov. 1, will have the NDP's support today for a motion to pause the carbon tax on all kinds of home heating. The Hill Time photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, seen here addressing his caucus on Nov. 1, will have the NDP's support today for a motion to pause the carbon tax on all kinds of home heating. The Hill Time photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister Chrystia Freelance will hold a virtual meeting with her provincial and territorial counterparts today about Alberta's talk of leaving the Canada Pension Plan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Finance Minister Chrystia Freelance will hold a virtual meeting with her provincial and territorial counterparts today about Alberta's talk of leaving the Canada Pension Plan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Anita Anand's price tag for purchasing a new fleet of F-35 jets will run up against an estimate from the parliamentary budget officer today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Anita Anand's price tag for purchasing a new fleet of F-35 jets will run up against an estimate from the parliamentary budget officer today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Immigration Minister Marc Miller will talk about the government's next immigration levels plan this afternoon on Parliament Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Immigration Minister Marc Miller will talk about the government's next immigration levels plan this afternoon on Parliament Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Mark Carney, pictured at the 2023 Liberal National Convention. Carney is the UN special envoy on climate action and finance. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Mark Carney, pictured at the 2023 Liberal National Convention. Carney is the UN special envoy on climate action and finance. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, seen here on Oct. 19, will deliver a speech in Toronto today about Canada's approach to diplomacy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, seen here on Oct. 19, will deliver a speech in Toronto today about Canada's approach to diplomacy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre is holding a political rally in downtown St. John's, N.L., tonight. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre is holding a political rally in downtown St. John's, N.L., tonight. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson will take part in the Alberta Climate Summit in Calgary today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson will take part in the Alberta Climate Summit in Calgary today. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Falun Gong practitioners pictured on Parliament Hill in 2022 celebrating world Falun Dafa day. The group has long claimed to be persecuted by Chinese authorities. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Falun Gong practitioners pictured on Parliament Hill in 2022 celebrating world Falun Dafa day. The group has long claimed to be persecuted by Chinese authorities. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Defence Minister Bill Blair will testify today before a committee studying allegations that China's government tried to harass and undermine Michael Chong and other MPs. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Defence Minister Bill Blair will testify today before a committee studying allegations that China's government tried to harass and undermine Michael Chong and other MPs. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, seen here on Sept. 18 alongside Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly. LeBlanc will appear before the Senate Defence Committee today to make the case for the Liberals' revamped firearms bill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, seen here on Sept. 18 alongside Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly. LeBlanc will appear before the Senate Defence Committee today to make the case for the Liberals' revamped firearms bill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Yesterday’s 72-hour strike notice from Unifor overshadowed Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan’s announcement about a review into the strike that shut down the Port of Vancouver for much of July. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Yesterday’s 72-hour strike notice from Unifor overshadowed Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan’s announcement about a review into the strike that shut down the Port of Vancouver for much of July. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Auditor General Karen Hogan will appear before the House Committee on Public Accounts this morning after releasing five new performance audits. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Auditor General Karen Hogan will appear before the House Committee on Public Accounts this morning after releasing five new performance audits. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade