Riddhi Kachhela is a news reporter covering all things politics for The Hill Times' daily subscriber newsletter, Politics This Morning. She studied journalism at Goldsmiths University of London, U.K., and worked as a reporter for local papers in London before moving to Canada. She has also previously dabbled in screenwriting and film production, and is a qualified chartered accountant.
The government’s deficit in 2025-26 was lower by $11.4-billion than anticipated in Budget 2025, partly because of better government revenues impacted by higher oil prices.
Plus, Riddhi Kachhela has the top takeaways from yesterday’s update.
The federal government has allocated $3-billion over five years for Global Affairs Canada to help vulnerable countries cope with impacts of climate change.
Plus, Conservatives push for an investigation into PrescribeIT.
Plus, Carney’s advisory group on Canada-U.S. trade holds its first meeting.
Plus, Lisa Raitt joins Minister Hodgson for a discussion on energy policy and major projects.
Plus, Ambassador to the U.S. Mark Wiseman will field questions about his mandate from a House committee.
On April 21 the prime minister named a new 24-member Canada-U.S. advisory committee, which include former Conservative leader Erin O’Toole, ex-Conservative minister Lisa Raitt, and former Quebec premier Jean Charest.
Plus, the Conservatives get their elbows up in the House of Commons.
Plus, MPs will debate the bill to create a commissioner for modern treaty implementation.
Plus, Minister Joly attends the Hannover Messe industrial fair in Germany.
Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney meets Quebec’s new premier.
Plus, a controversial bill on reproductive sterilization nears the finish line in Parliament.
Plus, the House debates the feds’ lawful access bill.
Renouncing division is ‘what Canadians have been asking for,’ says MP Corey Hogan, while first-time convention attendee and rookie MP Jake Sawatzky says Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech brings ‘hope’ to a younger generation.
Liberal delegates defeated resolutions adopting proportional representation or a ranked ballot system, but passed a resolution restricting young Canadians’ access to social media.
