Riddhi Kachhela

Riddhi Kachhela is a news reporter covering all things politics for The Hill Times' daily subscriber newsletter, Politics This Morning. She also writes about climate and energy policy, government finances and more. She studied journalism at Goldsmiths University of London, U.K., and worked as a reporter for local papers in London before moving to Canada in 2024. She has also previously dabbled in screenwriting and film production, and is a qualified chartered accountant. When she is not chasing MPs on the Hill and crunching numbers, Riddhi can be found at comedy clubs in Ottawa taking a crack at being funny on stage. Contact her at rkachhela@hilltimes.com.

Associate EU membership back on the table

Plus, the GDP report for August comes out today.

feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW, NEIL MOSS | October 30, 2026

Bank of Canada hikes interest rate to contain inflation, but economists are split over timing

Governor Tiff Macklem says the hike in the rate is necessary to prevent high energy prices from impacting overall costs for Canadians, as inflation is projected to rise to about 3.5 per cent by the end of 2026.

news | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 28, 2026

Fraser ready to introduce MAID bill

Plus, the House will debate a Conservative motion on debt and taxes.

feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 27, 2026

First Nation chiefs take their grievances to Carney and the premiers

Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney hosts a dinner for Abu Dhabi’s Crown prince.

feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 26, 2026

Carney meets businesspeople in Istanbul

Plus, Canada will soon announce the $1-billion supercomputer project, says the AI minister.

feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 23, 2026

Mounting federal debt ‘concerning,’ but economists say Canada’s finances are ‘sustainable’ ahead of Nov. 5 budget

Canada’s budget watchdog projects federal borrowing to rise to $1.7-trillion in 2030-31, at 42.6 per cent of the GDP, with funding plans for a new pipeline and other major projects still to be chalked out.

news | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 22, 2026

Carney to meet Ford on the Hill, jet to Turkey tonight

Plus, the budget is coming on Nov. 5.

feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, MARLO GLASS | October 21, 2026

‘Work needed’ to develop policy around ‘regions of national interest,’ says impact assessment head

Bill C-39 should make clear what constitutes ‘national interest’ for regions or risk them becoming ‘sacrifice zones,’ says one critic before the special Senate committee studying the Building Canada Strong Act.

news | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 20, 2026

Albertans vote three-to-one to remain Canadian

Plus, the PBO delivers its fiscal outlook ahead of the fall budget.

feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA, CHRISTINA LEADLAY | October 20, 2026

Referendum finale

Plus, Canada’s allies pay tribute after a tragic incident killed at least four officers and injured several others at a military base in Wainwright, Alta.

feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 19, 2026

All hands on deck for Alberta

Plus, federal, provincial and territorial health ministers gather in Winnipeg.

feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 16, 2026

Carney could be cozy with a Conservative B.C. premier, say politicos

In the leadup to the Oct. 24 provincial election in British Columbia, politicos say B.C. Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson and Prime Minister Mark Carney ‘might get along even more than people would expect,’ with a platform that pitches doubling the natural gas production by 2032 and tripling it by 2035.

news | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 15, 2026

Carney to meet with cabinet ahead of ‘remain’ rallies in Alberta

Plus, Sidhu continues his trade mission in India.

feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 14, 2026

Poilievre heads to Detroit

Plus, Ministers Sidhu and Anand talk trade in India.

feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 13, 2026

Bill C-39 clears its first House vote

Plus, India is considering plans to invite Carney as the chief guest for next year’s Republic Day celebrations.

feature | BY RIDDHI KACHHELA, PETER MAZEREEUW | October 9, 2026

Lewis, unions decry omnibus bill as first vote looms

Plus, Sean Fraser says the government will move to permanently ban MAID for mental illness.

feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW, MARLO GLASS, RIDDHI KACHHELA | October 8, 2026