The Parliamentary Press Gallery has been active almost as long as Parliament itself. The gallery is responsible for deciding which reporters have access to covering politics in the House of Commons. With its rich history on the Hill, the gallery has taken its time adapting to changes in the media landscape. One of the most contentious questions over the years? Who has what it takes to join the exclusive press club.

Editor: Adam Stanley

Managing Editor: Julia Kent

Associate Producer: Deyra Fontaine

Multimedia Producer: Maureen Lawlor 

Podcast Producer: Laura Marrast

The Bank of Canada's switch to new plastic polymer bills is giving a whole new definition to paying with plastic. Laura Marrast finds out how the Bank of Canada is planning to protect your money.

Editor: Margaret Cappa
Managing Editor: Thandi Fletcher
Associate Producer: Scott Croteau

Low interest rates and high demand are fuelling Canada's red-hot housing market. To protect home owners from getting burned when interest rates go up, the federal government announced tighter restrictions on mortgage qualifications. Soon, borrowers must qualify for a minimum five-year fixed-rate mortgage, mitigating the risk of foreclosure by low-interest bargain hunters. Will your homebuyer's budget make the cut?

Editor: Sabina Lam

Managing Editor: Natalia Peart

Associate Producer: Erika Gilbert

Staff on Parliament Hill will be trading spaces over the next several years. A multi-million dollar renovation to the Parliament buildings will see a new home for staff, and even the House of Commons.

Editor: Sean Liliani

Managing Editor: Catherine Kitts

Associate Producer: Toni Petter

The Carp Ridge Forest Preschool is the first outdoor daycare in Canada, and the trend is catching on. More and more schools across the country are turning their concrete playgrounds into green spaces.

Parliament is getting spruced up for the holidays— but it's more than just boughs of holly. Harmeet Singh looks into the politics behind the fa-la-la. 

One by one, the provinces are making it illegal to use hand-held devices while driving. But talking and texting aren't the only behind-the-wheel activities that drive Canadian motorists to distraction.

Staff on Parliament Hill will be trading spaces over the next several years. A multi-million dollar renovation to the Parliament buildings will see a new home for staff, and even the House of Commons.

Canadians are just a week away from celebrating Thanksgiving and Ottawa baker Hua Vuong shares how he makes his perfect pumpkin pie.

The Parliamentary Press Gallery has been active almost as long as Parliament itself. The gallery is responsible for deciding which reporters have access to covering politics in the House of Commons. With its rich history on the Hill, the gallery has taken its time adapting to changes in the media landscape. One of the most contentious questions over the years? Who has what it takes to join the exclusive press club.