Hill reporters to push for return to pre-pandemic scrums as restrictions ease

Some journalists say the issue of access should be taken up with the government and parties sooner rather than later, as Ottawa prepares to release its spring budget.
With many Hill journalists working from home during the pandemic, 'casual chance encounters' to chat with politicians like Health Minister Patty Hajdu, pictured at left in September 2020, have been few and far between.
Some Hill reporters say they’re worried political parties may have little incentive to resume the pre-pandemic formats for answering media’s questions in the coming months as restrictions start to ease, an issue that the new press gallery leadership intends to mak...

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