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FeatureBY STUART BENSON | April 21, 2023
Sachit Mehra, who's running for president of the Liberal Party of Canada, hosted a reception for supporters at the 3 Brewers on Sparks Street in Ottawa on April 19. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | April 21, 2023
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | April 21, 2023
Sachit Mehra, who's running for president of the Liberal Party of Canada, hosted a reception for supporters at the 3 Brewers on Sparks Street in Ottawa on April 19. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | March 30, 2023
Earnscliffe Strategies' Victoria Lachance, left, and Shailey Allison; and Canadian Fuels Association's John Braniff at the Budget Day after-party hosted by iPolitics and Earnscliffe Strategies on March 28 at the Métropolitain Brasserie in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | March 30, 2023
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | March 30, 2023
Earnscliffe Strategies' Victoria Lachance, left, and Shailey Allison; and Canadian Fuels Association's John Braniff at the Budget Day after-party hosted by iPolitics and Earnscliffe Strategies on March 28 at the Métropolitain Brasserie in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | March 27, 2023
Treasury Board President Mona Fortier, left, Nathalie Gauthier, Kathleen Monk, and Leanne Moussa sporting U.S. President Joe Biden's signature Aviator sunglasses and Biden-branded buttons at the official after-party at the National Arts Centre on March 24, following the official gala dinner and the president's departure. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | March 27, 2023
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | March 27, 2023
Treasury Board President Mona Fortier, left, Nathalie Gauthier, Kathleen Monk, and Leanne Moussa sporting U.S. President Joe Biden's signature Aviator sunglasses and Biden-branded buttons at the official after-party at the National Arts Centre on March 24, following the official gala dinner and the president's departure. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | March 23, 2023
Fawn Jackson, left, Ducks Unlimited Canada board of directors; Liberal MP Kody Blois, Canadian Cattle Association’s Lynn Grant, and Shannon Schellenberg at the Canadian Cattle Association Beef Reception at the Sir. John A. MacDonald Building in Ottawa on March 22. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | March 23, 2023
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | March 23, 2023
Fawn Jackson, left, Ducks Unlimited Canada board of directors; Liberal MP Kody Blois, Canadian Cattle Association’s Lynn Grant, and Shannon Schellenberg at the Canadian Cattle Association Beef Reception at the Sir. John A. MacDonald Building in Ottawa on March 22. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | March 17, 2023
Irish Ambassador Eamonn McKee, right, welcomes members of Ottawa's Irish-Canadian community to a St. Patrick's Day party at his official residence on March 16. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | March 17, 2023
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | March 17, 2023
Irish Ambassador Eamonn McKee, right, welcomes members of Ottawa's Irish-Canadian community to a St. Patrick's Day party at his official residence on March 16. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | March 9, 2023
Ottawa City Councillor Theresa Kavanagh, left; and Shirlee Engle, right, public affairs counsellor Compass Rose; pose for a photo with NDP's official bartender Julie McCarthy's at her surprise going away party on March 7, at Mozaik Street Foodery above Mulligans Golf Bar. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | March 9, 2023
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | March 9, 2023
Ottawa City Councillor Theresa Kavanagh, left; and Shirlee Engle, right, public affairs counsellor Compass Rose; pose for a photo with NDP's official bartender Julie McCarthy's at her surprise going away party on March 7, at Mozaik Street Foodery above Mulligans Golf Bar. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | February 17, 2023
Justin Kho, left, CUYL and event organizer; and Rahul Walia, right; give Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith a refresher on the rules of beer pong at the Carleton University Young Liberals’ shindig at D’Arcy McGee’s on Feb. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | February 17, 2023
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | February 17, 2023
Justin Kho, left, CUYL and event organizer; and Rahul Walia, right; give Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith a refresher on the rules of beer pong at the Carleton University Young Liberals’ shindig at D’Arcy McGee’s on Feb. 15. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | February 10, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau poses for photos with guests at the Government of Canada’s official Black History Month event at the National Arts Centre on Feb. 8. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | February 10, 2023
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | February 10, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau poses for photos with guests at the Government of Canada’s official Black History Month event at the National Arts Centre on Feb. 8. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | February 3, 2023
The crowd at the Senate African Canadian Caucus' vernissage for its Black History Month exhibit on Feb. 1, in the Senate Foyer. The exhibit will be on display the entire month of February. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | February 3, 2023
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | February 3, 2023
The crowd at the Senate African Canadian Caucus' vernissage for its Black History Month exhibit on Feb. 1, in the Senate Foyer. The exhibit will be on display the entire month of February. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | January 27, 2023
Organizer George Wamala, director of regulatory and government affairs at RBC, left; Brooklyn Mattison, senior adviser at RBC; Anthony Koch, strategist; and Anaida Poilievre, wife of Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre, at 'The Dance for Her' Ovarian Cancer Fundraiser at Métropolitain Brasserie on January 16, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Munster
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | January 27, 2023
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | January 27, 2023
Organizer George Wamala, director of regulatory and government affairs at RBC, left; Brooklyn Mattison, senior adviser at RBC; Anthony Koch, strategist; and Anaida Poilievre, wife of Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre, at 'The Dance for Her' Ovarian Cancer Fundraiser at Métropolitain Brasserie on January 16, 2023. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Munster
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | January 13, 2023
Jacqueline LaRocque, founder and principal of Compass Rose Group, left; Tajwar Mazhar and Shirlee Engel, public affairs counsellors at Compass Rose Group; and Margaret McGuffin, CEO of Music Publishers Canada, at Compass Rose Group’s New Year’s Levée on Jan. 12. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | January 13, 2023
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | January 13, 2023
Jacqueline LaRocque, founder and principal of Compass Rose Group, left; Tajwar Mazhar and Shirlee Engel, public affairs counsellors at Compass Rose Group; and Margaret McGuffin, CEO of Music Publishers Canada, at Compass Rose Group’s New Year’s Levée on Jan. 12. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | December 21, 2022
Proof Strategies' crew: Matthew Dubé, left, senior consultant; Josh Zanin, senior director; Maurice Rioux, director; Greg MacEachern, senior vice-president; and Cameron Penner, consultant with Proof Strategies #SockItToChristmas party on Dec. 19, at the Métropolitain Brasserie. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | December 21, 2022
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | December 21, 2022
Proof Strategies' crew: Matthew Dubé, left, senior consultant; Josh Zanin, senior director; Maurice Rioux, director; Greg MacEachern, senior vice-president; and Cameron Penner, consultant with Proof Strategies #SockItToChristmas party on Dec. 19, at the Métropolitain Brasserie. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | December 15, 2022
To the Stan and Back founder Cheri Elliott, left, country musician Jason McCoy, and Conservative MP John Brassard at 'Party under the Stars' on Dec. 13, at Ottawa City Hall. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | December 15, 2022
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | December 15, 2022
To the Stan and Back founder Cheri Elliott, left, country musician Jason McCoy, and Conservative MP John Brassard at 'Party under the Stars' on Dec. 13, at Ottawa City Hall. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 30, 2022
Tahreem Mahmoor, senior policy analyst IRCC, left, Mélanie Cousineau, Environment Canada, and Todd Scanlan, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada at The Institute of the Public Administration of Canada's (IPAC) National Capital Region group's 'Demystifying Federal Central Agencies' on Nov. 28, at the 3 Brewers Sparks in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 30, 2022
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 30, 2022
Tahreem Mahmoor, senior policy analyst IRCC, left, Mélanie Cousineau, Environment Canada, and Todd Scanlan, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada at The Institute of the Public Administration of Canada's (IPAC) National Capital Region group's 'Demystifying Federal Central Agencies' on Nov. 28, at the 3 Brewers Sparks in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY CYNTHIA MUNSTER | November 24, 2022
Evan Solomon, CTV News Parliamentary bureau chief Joyce Napier, and Craig Oliver, former CTV senior reporter. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster
FeatureBY CYNTHIA MUNSTER | November 24, 2022
FeatureBY CYNTHIA MUNSTER | November 24, 2022
Evan Solomon, CTV News Parliamentary bureau chief Joyce Napier, and Craig Oliver, former CTV senior reporter. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 21, 2022
Savannah Ré, left, Lili-Ann De Francesco, and Aysanabee at the SOCAN Music on the Hill event at Queen St. Fare on Nov. 16. Photograph courtesy of Music Canada
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 21, 2022
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 21, 2022
Savannah Ré, left, Lili-Ann De Francesco, and Aysanabee at the SOCAN Music on the Hill event at Queen St. Fare on Nov. 16. Photograph courtesy of Music Canada
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 9, 2022
Jann Arden performs alongside the National Arts Centre orchestra, led by guest conductor Elizabeth Baird, at the first NAC Gala in three years on Nov. 5. Photograph courtesy of George Pimentel photography
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 9, 2022
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 9, 2022
Jann Arden performs alongside the National Arts Centre orchestra, led by guest conductor Elizabeth Baird, at the first NAC Gala in three years on Nov. 5. Photograph courtesy of George Pimentel photography
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 7, 2022
Lisa Kirbie, founder and CEO of Blackbird Strategies, left, Katie Telford, chief of staff to the prime minister, and NDP National Director Anne McGrath celebrate the third anniversary of Kirbie's public affairs agency on Nov. 1 at the Métropolitain Brasserie. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 7, 2022
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | November 7, 2022
Lisa Kirbie, founder and CEO of Blackbird Strategies, left, Katie Telford, chief of staff to the prime minister, and NDP National Director Anne McGrath celebrate the third anniversary of Kirbie's public affairs agency on Nov. 1 at the Métropolitain Brasserie. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster
News | BY STUART BENSON | October 31, 2022
Peter Van Dusen Signs Off from CPAC with an original song at the Métropolitain Brasserie in Ottawa on Oct. 26 The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
News | BY STUART BENSON | October 31, 2022
News | BY STUART BENSON | October 31, 2022
Peter Van Dusen Signs Off from CPAC with an original song at the Métropolitain Brasserie in Ottawa on Oct. 26 The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
News | BY STUART BENSON | October 26, 2022
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivers his speech at the Parliamentary Press Gallery Dinner on Oct. 22, at the Canadian Museum of History. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
News | BY STUART BENSON | October 26, 2022
News | BY STUART BENSON | October 26, 2022
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivers his speech at the Parliamentary Press Gallery Dinner on Oct. 22, at the Canadian Museum of History. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 10, 2022
Marc-André Leclerc, a former Hill staffer, pictured on Oct. 5, 2022, at his Confidences Politiques book launch at the Métropolitain Brasserie in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Spencer Colby
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 10, 2022
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | October 10, 2022
Marc-André Leclerc, a former Hill staffer, pictured on Oct. 5, 2022, at his Confidences Politiques book launch at the Métropolitain Brasserie in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Spencer Colby
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | September 26, 2022
Abby Tait, left, Delaney Cullinan, Sophie Laghi-ford, and Alicia Adams of the Earnscliffe Strategy Group, pictured Sept. 19, 2022, at the iPolitics/Earnscliffe Housewarming shindig at the Métropolitain Brasserie in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | September 26, 2022
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | September 26, 2022
Abby Tait, left, Delaney Cullinan, Sophie Laghi-ford, and Alicia Adams of the Earnscliffe Strategy Group, pictured Sept. 19, 2022, at the iPolitics/Earnscliffe Housewarming shindig at the Métropolitain Brasserie in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | September 19, 2022
If you're hoping to get the most out of this fall's hottest social events, you'll need to pace yourself, schedule carefully, and get really used to seeing the inside of the Métropolitain Brasserie, where Earnscliffe will host its 'Housewarming' reception on Sept. 19. The Hill Times Photograph by Cynthia Munster
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | September 19, 2022
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | September 19, 2022
If you're hoping to get the most out of this fall's hottest social events, you'll need to pace yourself, schedule carefully, and get really used to seeing the inside of the Métropolitain Brasserie, where Earnscliffe will host its 'Housewarming' reception on Sept. 19. The Hill Times Photograph by Cynthia Munster
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | July 11, 2022
Tiara Bebo of the Finance Department takes a bowl for her team The Ottawa Bandits during the first Lawn Summer Nights event on July 6 to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | July 11, 2022
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | July 11, 2022
Tiara Bebo of the Finance Department takes a bowl for her team The Ottawa Bandits during the first Lawn Summer Nights event on July 6 to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 20, 2022
Sen. Robert Black hosted Parliament Hill’s last reception of the season, honouring Canada’s grain farmers on June 15, celebrating one of their finest products: whisky. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 20, 2022
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | June 20, 2022
Sen. Robert Black hosted Parliament Hill’s last reception of the season, honouring Canada’s grain farmers on June 15, celebrating one of their finest products: whisky. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster
FeatureBY CYNTHIA MUNSTER | May 19, 2022
The crowd gathers at the Château Laurier on May 17 for Politics and the Pen 2022 for the gala’s return after a two year hiatus during COVID-19. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster
FeatureBY CYNTHIA MUNSTER | May 19, 2022
FeatureBY CYNTHIA MUNSTER | May 19, 2022
The crowd gathers at the Château Laurier on May 17 for Politics and the Pen 2022 for the gala’s return after a two year hiatus during COVID-19. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster
FeatureBY CYNTHIA MUNSTER | April 8, 2022
Liberal MP Adam van Koeverden, left, International Trade Minister Mary Ng, PM's chief of staff Katie Telford, and Liberal MPs Arielle Kayabaga and Soraia Martinez Ferrada, pictured April 7, 2022, at the budget night reception at the Métropolitain. The Hill Times photographs by Cynthia Münster
FeatureBY CYNTHIA MUNSTER | April 8, 2022
FeatureBY CYNTHIA MUNSTER | April 8, 2022
Liberal MP Adam van Koeverden, left, International Trade Minister Mary Ng, PM's chief of staff Katie Telford, and Liberal MPs Arielle Kayabaga and Soraia Martinez Ferrada, pictured April 7, 2022, at the budget night reception at the Métropolitain. The Hill Times photographs by Cynthia Münster
FeatureBY ALICE CHEN | March 24, 2022
Lobbyists and politicians of all stripes packed the spacious Metropolitain Brasserie Restaurant on March 23. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster
FeatureBY ALICE CHEN | March 24, 2022
FeatureBY ALICE CHEN | March 24, 2022
Lobbyists and politicians of all stripes packed the spacious Metropolitain Brasserie Restaurant on March 23. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster
FeatureBY AIDAN CHAMANDY | March 23, 2020
Guest, pictured on the terrace of the Chateau Laurier Hotel in 2018 at the Politics and the Pen fundraiser gala for the Writers' Trust. This year's Politics & the Pen has been postponed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY AIDAN CHAMANDY | March 23, 2020
FeatureBY AIDAN CHAMANDY | March 23, 2020
Guest, pictured on the terrace of the Chateau Laurier Hotel in 2018 at the Politics and the Pen fundraiser gala for the Writers' Trust. This year's Politics & the Pen has been postponed. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY AIDAN CHAMANDY | March 2, 2020
Brian Clow, executive director of issues management in the Prime Minister's Office, left, the woman of the hour Pat Sorbara, and Katie Telford, chief of staff to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The Hill Times photograph by Aidan Chamandy
FeatureBY AIDAN CHAMANDY | March 2, 2020
FeatureBY AIDAN CHAMANDY | March 2, 2020
Brian Clow, executive director of issues management in the Prime Minister's Office, left, the woman of the hour Pat Sorbara, and Katie Telford, chief of staff to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The Hill Times photograph by Aidan Chamandy
FeatureBY AIDAN CHAMANDY | February 24, 2020
Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade Mary Ng and Andrea Stairs, president of eBay Canada, laughing at one of Party Central's jokes. That's not true, but let's pretend as much. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY AIDAN CHAMANDY | February 24, 2020
FeatureBY AIDAN CHAMANDY | February 24, 2020
Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade Mary Ng and Andrea Stairs, president of eBay Canada, laughing at one of Party Central's jokes. That's not true, but let's pretend as much. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY AIDAN CHAMANDY | February 10, 2020
Liberal MP Ruby Sahota and former Liberal MP Robert-Falcon Ouellette at the Grains and Oilseeds Farmers reception in the Sir John A. Building on Feb 5, 2020. Mr. Ouellette is in the early stages of writing a book on reconciliation, he told Party Central. The Hill Times photograph by Aidan Chamandy
FeatureBY AIDAN CHAMANDY | February 10, 2020
FeatureBY AIDAN CHAMANDY | February 10, 2020
Liberal MP Ruby Sahota and former Liberal MP Robert-Falcon Ouellette at the Grains and Oilseeds Farmers reception in the Sir John A. Building on Feb 5, 2020. Mr. Ouellette is in the early stages of writing a book on reconciliation, he told Party Central. The Hill Times photograph by Aidan Chamandy
FeatureBY AIDAN CHAMANDY | February 3, 2020
CMPA president Reynolds Mastin and Heritage Minister Stephen Guilbeault, pictured on Jan. 29, 2020, at the Prime Time opening screening of Cardinal in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY AIDAN CHAMANDY | February 3, 2020
FeatureBY AIDAN CHAMANDY | February 3, 2020
CMPA president Reynolds Mastin and Heritage Minister Stephen Guilbeault, pictured on Jan. 29, 2020, at the Prime Time opening screening of Cardinal in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY AIDAN CHAMANDY | January 27, 2020
Former CTV reporter Roger Smith and former science minister Kirsty Duncan stole the floor at the 2019 Hill Times Party on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY AIDAN CHAMANDY | January 27, 2020
FeatureBY AIDAN CHAMANDY | January 27, 2020
Former CTV reporter Roger Smith and former science minister Kirsty Duncan stole the floor at the 2019 Hill Times Party on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
FeatureBY AIDAN CHAMANDY | December 16, 2019
Don Martin, pictured Dec. 11, 2019, listening to CTV's Craig Oliver's speech at the Métropolitain in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY AIDAN CHAMANDY | December 16, 2019
FeatureBY AIDAN CHAMANDY | December 16, 2019
Don Martin, pictured Dec. 11, 2019, listening to CTV's Craig Oliver's speech at the Métropolitain in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
FeatureBY AIDAN CHAMANDY | December 9, 2019
Compass Rose's Linda Godin, left, Jacquie LaRocque and Minister of Middle Class Prosperity Mona Fortier. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster
FeatureBY AIDAN CHAMANDY | December 9, 2019
FeatureBY AIDAN CHAMANDY | December 9, 2019
Compass Rose's Linda Godin, left, Jacquie LaRocque and Minister of Middle Class Prosperity Mona Fortier. The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster
FeatureBY AIDAN CHAMANDY | July 8, 2019
Dwyane Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers, a New Orleans-based band, brought the heat. Photograph by Ashley Fraser Photography.
FeatureBY AIDAN CHAMANDY | July 8, 2019
FeatureBY AIDAN CHAMANDY | July 8, 2019
Dwyane Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers, a New Orleans-based band, brought the heat. Photograph by Ashley Fraser Photography.